plunder

Definition

  • verb: to steal things from (a place, such as a city or town) especially by force
  • verb: to take the goods of by force (as in war)
  • synonyms: pillage, rob, sack

Examples

  • All evidence suggested that the 'plunder' of the tomb had happened long ago.

  • Soldiers divided the 'plunder' [='loot'] among themselves.

  • The village was 'plundered' by the invading army.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the dangerous... Is that last name "Butt," first name "Your," or is it...? Step three." We break into Lord Business' office... ...and we'll plunder his collection of relics for disguises. will sneak their way into the master control room. Motion sensors triggered in Sector . (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie