plunder

N
Pronunciation
/ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An instance of plundering.

2 Definition

The loot attained by plundering.

Example Sentences
  • The Hessian kept his choicest plunder in a sack that never left his person, for fear that his comrades would steal it.
3 Definition

Baggage; luggage.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.

Example Sentences
  • The mercenaries plundered the small town.
2 Definition

To take (goods) by pillage.

Example Sentences
  • The mercenaries plundered all the goods they found.
3 Definition

To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.

Example Sentences
  • “Now to plunder, mateys!” screamed a buccaneer, to cries of “Arrgh!” and “Aye!” all around.
4 Definition

To make extensive (over)use of, as if by plundering; to use or use up wrongfully.

Example Sentences
  • The miners plundered the jungle for its diamonds till it became a muddy waste.
5 Definition

To take unexpectedly.