Economic Exploitation Vocabulary

noun the act of stealing from someone on a public road or highway

• The government has implemented strict measures to combat highway robbery in the region.
• I can't believe how expensive that meal was, it's like highway robbery!
• Paying that much for a concert ticket is just straight up highway robbery.
• The prices at that store are so inflated, it feels like highway robbery every time I shop there.

noun a person who supports or practices imperialism

adjective relating to or supporting imperialism

• The imperialist policies of the colonial powers led to the exploitation of many indigenous populations.
• Some people think the imperialist countries are just trying to take over everything.
• The imperialist jerks are always trying to control other countries.
• His imperialist attitude towards his employees shows his desire for power and control.

noun goods or valuables taken by force, especially in times of war

verb to steal goods or valuables by force, especially in times of war

• The invaders proceeded to plunder the village, taking anything of value.
• The thieves decided to plunder the house while the owners were away.
• The gang planned to plunder the store and make off with the goods.
• The artist's creativity seemed to plunder the depths of their imagination.