plunder — to steal goods violently from a place, especially during a war or riot
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to steal goods violently from a place, especially during a war or riot
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplʌndər/
Example Sentences
- The data thieves plundered the company's database like digital pirates.
- My roommate plundered my snack drawer again!
- Environmental activists accused the corporation of plundering natural resources.
plunder
VERB[/ˈplʌndər/]
to steal goods violently from a place, especially during a war or riot
Violently stealing goods during chaos
Plunder under thunder, filled with wonder!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Low German 'plundern' meaning 'to rob or pillage,' likely derived from the noun 'Plunder' meaning 'household goods' or 'baggage,' with possible roots relating to confusion or disorder.
Breakdown
plunder (base word from Middle Low German plundern) = to take goods forcibly; the word entered English in the 17th century during the Thirty Years' War when German mercenaries used this term
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📝Examples
“The data thieves plundered the company's database like digital pirates.”
“My roommate plundered my snack drawer again!”
“Environmental activists accused the corporation of plundering natural resources.”
“The invading army plundered the palace and took all the valuable artifacts.”
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