| Front | plunder |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, noun BrE /ˈplʌndə(r)/NAmE /ˈplʌndər/ verb [intransitive, transitive]to steal things from a place, especially using force during a time of war lootThe troops crossed the country, plundering and looting as they went.~ sth (of sth) The abbey had been plundered of its valuables.~ sth (from sth) Only a small amount of the money that he plundered from his companies has been recovered. compare pillage plun•der•er/BrE ; NAmE / noun noun [uncountable]1 the act of plundering 2 things that have been stolen, especially during a war, etcThe army returned loaded down with plunder. compare pillage |
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