Plundering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plundering is a noun meaning The act of one who plunders; pillaging or looting; plunder.
Meaning
The act of one who plunders; pillaging or looting; plunder.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of plunder
Example Sentences
Not all military exercises by human beings are forbidden. Rather, only disordered and dangerous military exercises that give rise to slayings and plunderings are forbidden.
Word Forms
- plunderings
Synonyms for plundering
Depending on context, synonyms include spoliation, acquisitive, pillage, pillaging.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pillage, acquisitive, pillaging, despoilment, looting, raiding.
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