looted

• Bezeichnet etwas, das gestohlen oder unrechtmäßig weggenommen wurde, besonders während eines Krieges, von Unruhen oder einer Naturkatastrophe. Auch für geplünderte oder ausgeraubte Orte verwendet.

Describes something that has been stolen or taken illegally, especially during a war, riot, or natural disaster.

1. Wrongfully emptied or strippedB2formal

   Describes a place or property that has been robbed or emptied of valuable items, typically during a riot, war, or disaster.

   Geplündert

   • The looted store had its windows smashed and shelves empty.
   • After the earthquake, many looted homes were left in ruins.
   • The museum reported several looted artifacts missing from its collection.

   Synonymedespoiledpillagedplunderedransackedrifledsackedstripped

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Waren zu stehlen, meist während Krieg, Unruhen oder Naturkatastrophen, oft aus Geschäften oder Häusern.

A verb used to indicate the act of stealing goods, typically during a war, riot, or natural disaster, often from shops or homes.

1. Steal intellectual propertyB2informal

   To take or copy someone else's creative work, ideas, or inventions without permission.

   Geistiges Eigentum stehlen

   • The company was accused of looting designs from a smaller competitor.
   • He looted the plot from an obscure novel.
   • They looted the software code and claimed it as their own.

2. Steal goods or spoilsB2formal

   To take valuable items by force, especially during a war, riot, or natural disaster.

   Plündern

   • The mob looted stores during the protest.
   • Soldiers looted the abandoned palace.
   • After the earthquake, some people looted empty houses.

   Synonymedespoilpillageplunderraidransackravagerobsackstrip