Meaning of plundering in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   plundering

   Definitions

   1. given to taking by force what is desired

   Synonyms

   • acquisitive

2. Noun

   plundering

   Definitions

   1. the act of stealing valuable things from a place

   Examples

   • « the plundering of the Parthenon »
   • « his plundering of the great authors »

   Derived terms

   • despoil
   • foray
   • loot
   • pillage
   • plunder
   • ransack
   • rape
   • reave
   • rifle
   • sack
   • spoil
   • strip
   • violate

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