Pronunciation: /ˈluːtɪŋ/
noun the act of stealing goods during a war or riot
A1 Looting is stealing things from a store during a riot.
A2 The looting of the ancient tomb was a major concern for archaeologists.
B1 The government has implemented measures to prevent looting during natural disasters.
B2 The looting of valuable artifacts from the museum shocked the local community.
C1 The looting of resources by corrupt officials has led to widespread poverty in the region.
C2 The investigation revealed a complex network of looting and money laundering schemes.
formal The authorities are investigating reports of looting in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
informal Did you hear about the looting that happened downtown last night?
slang Some people were caught looting the store during the chaos.
figurative He was accused of looting the company's funds for his own personal gain.
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