noun
plundering
Plundering (noun) means the act of stealing goods or resources by force. Example: “The plundering of the region's forests left it barren.”
noun
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The act of stealing goods or resources by force.
"The plundering of the region's forests left it barren."
How to use plundering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooting or forcefully taking things that belong to others.
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Word forms
- Plural
- plunderings
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The _____ of the region's forests left it barren.
Synonyms
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pillage
pillaging
Related words
Rhymes for plundering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “plundering” mean?
The word “plundering” means the act of stealing goods or resources by force. In plain terms, looting or forcefully taking things that belong to others.
How do you use “plundering” in a sentence?
Here is “plundering” used in a sentence: “The plundering of the region's forests left it barren.”
What part of speech is “plundering”?
“Plundering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of plundering?
"plundering" (noun) means the act of stealing goods or resources by force.
