Something acquired, tyipcally illegally or violently
“The thieves were apprehended before they could make off with their plunder.”
The act of pillaging or raiding a land or area
“Camp followers and curiosity-seekers were eager to follow the main army southward to engage in the plunder of Spartan farms.”
Personal belongings that are transportable
“They got together from the neighboring camps to endeavor, if possible, to overtake us encumbered with our plunder.”
A quantity valuable objects such as precious metals, gems or currency
The crime of unlawfully breaking into a place with the intent to steal
An insatiable greed for plunder, marauding, and stealing
A swift raid or plunder, often referring to a military excursion
To loot or plunder an area or place, typically by force
“Believing there was no army in the field to oppose him, he grew careless and let large foraging parties plunder the region.”
To pillage, steal or take all the goods of, typically by force
“Hurricanes destroyed hundreds of ships Spain sent to plunder treasure from the New World.”
To destroy or damage the value or quality of
To invade or foray into, especially to plunder
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
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