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plundering

The correct spelling is plundering.

How to pronounce plundering

verb

Say it like: Plu-nde-rin-g

The correct spelling is plundering. To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack. For example: "The mercenaries plundered the small town."

Usage Examples

The mercenaries plundered the small town.

The mercenaries plundered all the goods they found.

“Now to plunder, mateys!” screamed a buccaneer, to cries of “Arrgh!” and “Aye!” all around.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
  2. 2.To take (goods) by pillage.
  3. 3.To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.
  4. 4.To make extensive (over)use of, as if by plundering; to use or use up wrongfully.
  5. 5.To take unexpectedly.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who plunders; pillaging or looting; plunder.

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