plundering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of taking spoils or treasure from a place, especially by force, as in piracy or war.

  - "The pirates went plundering for treasure on the deserted island."
  - "After the battle, the victors plundered the defeated army's camp."

• Verb

  To search and take, especially unlawfully or unjustly.

  - "The thieves plundered the wealthy merchant's house."
  - "The troops plundered the villages they occupied."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plundering
pundering , grumbling , stumbling

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Variants

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plunder , plundered , plunderer , plunderers , plundering , plunders

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Forms

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plunderer, plunderers, plundered, plundering

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Etymology

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From Old French plondir, from plonde 'booty, spoils'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plundering' is often used interchangeably with the term 'piracy'.

2. The word 'plundering' comes from the Old French word 'plonde', which means 'booty' or 'spoils'.

3. Plundering has been a common theme in warfare throughout history, with armies often taking the resources and belongings of the defeated.

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Related Concepts

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1. Looting: A related concept to plundering, looting refers to the act of taking and carrying away the property of others, especially during times of chaos and disorder.

2. Ransack: Another related term, ransack means to search thoroughly and usually destructively for something.

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Culture

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Plundering has been a recurring theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a violent and destructive act. It has also been used as a metaphor for exploiting resources or opportunities.

How to Memorize "plundering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of pirates sailing into a port, raiding the town, and taking treasure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plundering' with the image of a group of people taking what isn't theirs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Plunder: Pirates Looting Underneath Decks' to help remember the meaning.

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