plunder

[ˈplʌndər]

plunder Definition

• 1. to steal goods from a place, especially by force
• 2. to take something quickly and in large amounts, especially illegally or unfairly

Using plunder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plunder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The city was plundered and burned.

• Example

  The invaders plundered the town and took everything of value.

• Example

  The company was accused of plundering the country's natural resources.

• Example

  He was caught plundering the company's funds.

plunder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plunder

• loot
• rob
• raid
• ravage
• pillage

Antonyms for plunder

• give
• offer
• donate

Phrases with plunder

• plunder and pillage

  to rob and destroy a place, especially during a war

  Example

  The enemy army came to our village and began to plunder and pillage.

• plunder away

  to take as much as you can, especially when it is not yours

  Example

  The corrupt officials were plundering away the country's wealth.

• plunder one's heart

  to win someone's love or affection

  Example

  He plundered her heart with his charming personality.

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Summary: plunder in Brief

The verb 'plunder' [ˈplʌndər] means to steal goods from a place, especially by force, or to take something quickly and in large amounts, especially illegally or unfairly. It is often used in the context of war or corruption, as in 'The city was plundered and burned.' 'Plunder' can also be used figuratively, as in 'He plundered her heart with his charming personality.'