looter

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который ворует товары, обычно во время войны, беспорядков или стихийного бедствия, часто забирая трофеи или добычу.

A noun referring to a person who steals goods, typically during a war, riot, or natural disaster, often taking spoils or plunder.

1. Plunderer in warB2formal

   A person who steals goods or valuables during a war or conflict, often taking advantage of chaos.

   Мародер

   • The soldiers acted as looters, taking everything from the abandoned houses.
   • During the invasion, many civilians became looters out of desperation.
   • The general condemned the looters who ransacked the city.

   Synonymsdespoilermarauderpillagerplundererraider

2. Rioter or thiefB1informal

   Someone who steals from shops or homes during a riot, natural disaster, or other public disturbance.

   Мародер

   • The police arrested several looters after the protest turned violent.
   • Looters broke into the electronics store and stole everything.
   • After the earthquake, looters targeted damaged buildings.

   Synonymsburglardespoilermarauderpillagerplundererraiderrobberthief