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The correct spelling is looting.
How to pronounce looting
Say it like: Loo-tin-g
The correct spelling is looting. To steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence. For example: "1833 "Gunganarian, the leader of the Chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies Black, Parbury & Allen, p. 66."
Usage Examples
“1833 "Gunganarian, the leader of the Chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies Black, Parbury & Allen, p. 66.”
“to loot a temple for valuables”
“During the looting, the mob stole everything they could and then set fire to the buildings.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence.
- 2.To steal from.
- 3.To examine the corpse of a fallen enemy for loot.
noun
- 1.The act of stealing during a general disturbance.
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