Plundering

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/

Definitions of plundering

verb to rob or steal goods from (a place or person) typically using force, especially during a time of war or civil disorder

Example Sentences

A1 The pirates were plundering the ship for treasure.

A2 The thieves were caught plundering the store for valuables.

B1 The army was accused of plundering the village during the war.

B2 The explorers discovered evidence of ancient civilizations plundering natural resources.

C1 The corrupt officials were found guilty of plundering public funds for personal gain.

C2 The company was fined for plundering the environment through irresponsible mining practices.

Examples of plundering in a Sentence

formal The act of plundering historical artifacts is strictly prohibited by international law.

informal The pirates were caught red-handed plundering the merchant ship.

slang Those thieves were caught plundering the convenience store last night.

figurative The company was accused of plundering the environment for profit.

Grammatical Forms of plundering

• past tense: plundered
• plural: plunderings
• comparative: more plundering
• superlative: most plundering
• present tense: plunders
• future tense: will plunder
• perfect tense: have plundered
• continuous tense: is plundering
• singular: plundering
• positive degree: plunder
• infinitive: to plunder
• gerund: plundering
• participle: plundered

Origin and Evolution of plundering

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'plundering' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'plonderen' which means to rob or pillage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plundering' has retained its original meaning of stealing or looting, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any act of taking goods by force or through illegal means.