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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

  • (..) for us to be friends. Because you're the one I want by my side... ...when I'm storming the Elvish Castle of Ganakinesh. You can plunder my dungeon anytime. I'll bring my long bow. TEAM: Warriors! Yeah! Come on. Oh, my God. (..)
    2009 17 Again