looted

Meanings

• verb

  Taken away by force, especially from a building or place, often as a result of robbery or plunder.

  - "The museum was looted during the riots."
  - "The thieves looted the jewelry store."

• verb

  To deprive (a country) of resources, especially by military action.

  - "The invading army looted the countryside."
  - "The occupying forces looted the city."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with looted
mooted , scooted , booted , footed

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Variants

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loot , looted , looter , looters , looting , loots

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Etymology

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The word 'looted' comes from the Old English word 'lōtan' meaning 'to take, seize' and is related to the Old Norse word 'lata' meaning 'to let go'. The modern spelling and meaning of the word evolved from the Middle English term 'looten', which meant 'to take plunder' or 'to pillage'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'looting' was first used in English during the 15th century.

2. During World War II, the Nazis looted an estimated $500 billion worth of art and cultural treasures from Europe.

3. In some cultures, looting is considered a necessary and honorable act during times of war or conflict.

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Related Concepts

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1. plunder: The act of taking valuable resources or possessions from a conquered or defeated enemy or area. 'Looted' is often used interchangeably with 'plundered'.

2. pillage: The act of destroying and taking property from a town or city, especially as a military reprisal. 'Looted' can also refer to the property that is taken during pillaging.

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Culture

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In literature, 'looted' has been used to describe the aftermath of a robbery or plunder, as well as the emotional and psychological impact on the victims. In art, images of looting have been used to depict the chaos and destruction caused by war or civil unrest. In music, songs about looting often explore themes of greed, violence, and survival.

How to Memorize "looted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of thieves breaking into a store and taking as much as they can carry. Visualize the chaos and destruction caused by their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'looted' with the image of a treasure chest being carried away by pirates.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Looted: Lots Of Other People's Treasures'.

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