looting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of taking possession of property, especially unlawfully.

• A disorderly and violent disturbance of the peace, often involving destruction of property and theft.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with looting
ooting , shooting , booting , mooting

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Variants

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loot , looted , looter , looters , looting , loots

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Forms

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loots, looted, looting

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'taking spoils of war'. The modern meaning developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. Looting was a common practice during the French Revolution.

2. The term 'looting' first appeared in English in the late 1800s.

3. In some cultures, looting is considered a necessary response to natural disasters or other crises when resources are scarce.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plunder: Synonym for looting, often used to refer to the taking of spoils of war.

2. Ransack: Synonym for looting, often used to refer to a thorough search for valuables.

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Culture

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Looting has been depicted in various forms of media, including literature, films, and video games. It is often associated with civil unrest, natural disasters, and war.

How to Memorize "looting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people breaking into a store and taking items without paying. Visualize the chaos and destruction that often accompanies looting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'looting' with the idea of taking something that isn't yours. Remember that it is an unlawful act.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots Of Other People Taking' to help remember the meaning of looting.

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