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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024plun•der /ˈplʌndɚ/USA pronunciation v. - to rob (someone) of valuables by force, as in war: [~ + object]to plunder a town.[no object]The Vikings raided and plundered all along this coast.
- to rob or steal by means of cheating:[~ + object]to plunder the public treasury.
n. [uncountable] - that which is taken in plundering;
loot.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024plun•der (plun′dər),USA pronunciation v.t. - to rob of goods or valuables by open force, as in war, hostile raids, brigandage, etc.:to plunder a town.
- to rob, despoil, or fleece:to plunder the public treasury.
- to take wrongfully, as by pillage, robbery, or fraud:to plunder a piece of property.
v.i. - to take plunder;
pillage.
n. - plundering, pillage, or spoliation.
- that which is taken in plundering;
loot. - anything taken by robbery, theft, or fraud.
plun′der•a•ble, adj. plun′der•er, n. plun′der•ing•ly, adv. plun′der•ous, adj. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged rape, ravage, sack, devastate.
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged rapine, robbery.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged booty, spoils.
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