plunder
US /ˈplʌn.dɚ/
UK /ˈplʌn.dɚ/
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plunderen, beroven
steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
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The invaders began to plunder the city.
De indringers begonnen de stad te plunderen.
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The pirates would plunder ships for their valuable cargo.
De piraten zouden schepen plunderen voor hun waardevolle lading.
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plundering, roof
the violent and dishonest acquisition of property
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The city suffered from widespread plunder after the invasion.
De stad leed onder wijdverspreide plundering na de invasie.
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The museum recovered many artifacts from the act of plunder.
Het museum herstelde veel artefacten van de daad van plundering.