plunder
/ˈplʌndər/
noun
- Goods or property stolen violently or illegally.
- The thieves divided the plunder among themselves.
- The pirates buried their plunder on a remote island.
- The museum displayed the ancient plunder taken from the temple.
- The act of stealing or looting.
- The general ordered an end to the plunder of civilian homes.
- The plunder of the city lasted three days.
- Historical records describe the plunder of the treasury.
verb
- To steal goods or property violently, especially during war or a riot.
- During the chaos, looters plundered the abandoned stores.
- The pirates plundered the ship and escaped with the treasure.
- The invaders plundered the village and took all the food.
- To take or use something dishonestly or without permission, often for personal gain.
- The hackers plundered personal data from thousands of users.
- The corrupt official plundered the city's funds for years.
- They plundered the company's resources to pay for their lavish lifestyle.