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loot

verb
/luːt/

Meaning

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

Example Sentences

The rioters looted several shops during the protest.

Example Expressions

ill-gotten loot

Synonyms

plunder, pillage, ransack, rob, steal

Antonyms

give, donate, return

Collocations

loot a shop, loot treasure, loot houses, looting spree

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