Looting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Looting is a noun meaning The act of stealing during a crisis such as a war, riot or natural disaster, when law enforcement is ineffective or absent.
Meaning
The act of stealing during a crisis such as a war, riot or natural disaster, when law enforcement is ineffective or absent.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of loot
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: plundering
During the looting, the mob stole everything they could and then set fire to the buildings.
While looting the stores the looters took the opportunity for revenge by destroying what they didn't steal.
Word Forms
- lootings
Synonyms for looting
Depending on context, synonyms include plundering, robbery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include robbery, plundering, rob, plunder, pillage, raiding.
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