looting
/ˈlutɪŋ/
noun
- The act of stealing goods from a place during a war, riot, or natural disaster.
- The government condemned the looting of cultural artifacts.
- Looting caused millions of dollars in damage to the city.
- News reports showed widespread looting after the hurricane.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of loot; stealing goods from a place, especially during a war, riot, or natural disaster.
- The soldiers were looting the village for supplies.
- Security cameras caught people looting the jewelry store.
- He was arrested for looting a pharmacy during the blackout.