plunderer (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈplʌn.dər/
Definition
To steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in a time of war or civil disorder.
Examples
The invading army was accused of plundering villages.
They managed to plunder the museum's most prized artifacts.
After the earthquake, looters began to plunder the abandoned shops.
How to Use plunderer
- plunder of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of stealing goods from a place or person, often with force. — "The plunder of the ancient city left it in ruins."
- plunder sth (collocation)
- To steal goods from a place or person using force. — "The rebels plundered the town's food supplies."
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