plundering

Describes the act of stealing goods or valuables, especially during a war, riot, or natural disaster.

ruОписывает действие по краже товаров или ценностей, особенно во время войны, беспорядков или стихийного бедствия.esDescribe la acción de robar bienes o valores, especialmente durante una guerra, disturbios o desastres naturales; también puede referirse a saquear o devastar un lugar.frQui consiste à voler des biens ou des objets de valeur, souvent pendant une guerre, des émeutes ou une catastrophe naturelle.deBeschreibt das Stehlen von Gütern oder Wertsachen, besonders während Krieg, Unruhen oder Naturkatastrophen. Bezieht sich auf Personen, die plündern oder rauben.ptDescreve a ação de roubar bens ou valores, especialmente durante guerra, distúrbios ou catástrofes naturais, geralmente de forma violenta ou em grande escala.zh指在战争、动乱或灾害期间掠夺、抢劫财物或资源的行为；也泛指通过暴力或非法手段夺取他人的财物。arيصف فعل سرقة السلع أو الأشياء الثمينة، خاصة أثناء الحرب أو الاضطرابات أو الكوارث الطبيعية.

1. Given to taking by force C1 formal

   Characterized by the act of stealing or taking goods by force, especially during war or conflict.

   • The plundering army left the village in ruins.
   • His plundering nature made him a feared pirate.
   • The plundering invaders seized all the treasures.

   ruГрабящийesQue saquea o roba por la fuerzafrqui pilledePlünderndptSaqueadorzh掠夺的arسالب

   Синонимы: lootingmaraudingpillagingpredatoryraidingrapacious

   Антонимы: defensivegivingprotectivesharing

• more plundering comparative form
• most plundering superlative form

неисчисляемое

A noun referring to the act of stealing valuable items from a place, often during a war, riot, or natural disaster.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт кражи ценных предметов из какого-либо места, часто во время войны, беспорядков или стихийного бедствия.esAcción de robar bienes valiosos de un lugar, a menudo durante una guerra, disturbios o desastre natural.frNom désignant l'acte de voler des biens de valeur dans un lieu, souvent pendant une guerre, une émeute ou une catastrophe naturelle.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Wertsachen aus einem Ort zu stehlen, oft während eines Krieges, von Unruhen oder einer Naturkatastrophe.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de roubar ou saquear bens de valor de um lugar, geralmente em contexto de guerra, tumulto ou catástrofe. Também pode se referir ao ato de pilhar ou espoliar recursos de forma geral.zh指从某地窃取贵重物品的行为，常发生在战争、骚乱或自然灾害期间。arاسم يدل على أخذ الأشياء الثمينة من مكان ما بالقوة أو السلب، وغالبًا ما يحدث أثناء الحروب أو الاضطرابات أو الكوارث الطبيعية.

1. Act of stealing valuables B2 formal

   The act of stealing valuable items from a place, often during a war, riot, or disaster.

   • The plundering of the ancient temple was a great cultural loss.
   • During the invasion, widespread plundering occurred in the capital city.
   • The museum's security system was designed to prevent plundering.

   ruРазграблениеessaqueofrPillagedePlünderungptSaquezh掠夺arسلب

   Синонимы: depredationdespoliationlootingmaraudingpillagingraidingransackingrapinerobberysackingspoliationtheft

• plunderings plural form
• plunderings' possessive plural form
• plundering's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of stealing goods or valuables, especially during war or civil unrest, or to take something by force or fraud.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения акта кражи товаров или ценностей, особенно во время войны или гражданских беспорядков, или захвата чего-либо силой или мошенничеством.esVerbo utilizado para designar el acto de robar bienes o valores, especialmente durante una guerra o disturbios civiles, o de apoderarse de algo por la fuerza o mediante fraude.frVerbe désignant l'acte de dérober des biens ou des valeurs, en particulier en temps de guerre ou lors de troubles civils, ou de s'emparer de quelque chose par la force ou par la fraude.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Waren oder Wertgegenstände zu stehlen, besonders während eines Krieges oder bei zivilen Unruhen, oder etwas mit Gewalt oder Betrug an sich zu reißen.ptVerbo usado para designar o ato de roubar bens ou valores, especialmente durante a guerra ou distúrbios civis, ou de tomar algo à força ou por fraude.zh指在战争或社会动乱中掠夺、抢劫财物或贵重物品的行为，也泛指用武力或欺诈手段夺取他人财物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على سلب الأموال أو الأشياء الثمينة، وخاصة في أوقات الحرب أو الاضطرابات الأهلية، أو أخذ شيء ما بالقوة أو الخداع.

1. Steal intellectual property B2 formal

   To take or use someone else's ideas, inventions, or creative work without permission or legal right.

   • The company was accused of plundering designs from smaller competitors.
   • He plundered the manuscript and published it under his own name.
   • Artists often worry about their work being plundered online.

   ruПрисваивать интеллектуальную собственностьessaquear la propiedad intelectualfrS'approprier la propriété intellectuelledeGeistiges Eigentum aneignenptApropriar-se de propriedade intelectualzh盗用知识产权arانتحال الملكية الفكرية

   Синонимы: appropriatecribliftmisappropriatepirateplagiarizepoachsteal

2. Loot a town after capture B2 formal

   To violently steal valuable items from a place, especially a town or city, after conquering it.

   • The invading army plundered the city for three days.
   • Historical records describe how the Vikings plundered coastal villages.
   • After the siege, the soldiers plundered the capital.

   ruРазграбитьessaquear una ciudad tras su conquistafrpiller une ville après sa prisedePlündernptSaquezh掠夺arنهب المدينة بعد الاستيلاء عليها

   Синонимы: despoillootpillageransackravagesack

3. Steal goods or spoils B2 formal

   To take goods or property by force, often during a war or conflict.

   • The pirates plundered the merchant ship of its cargo.
   • They plundered gold and jewels from the ancient temple.
   • The raiders plundered everything of value from the village.

   ruГрабитьessaquearfrPillerdePlündernptSaquezh掠夺arالسلب

   Синонимы: despoillootpillageransackravagerobsackstrip

4. Destroy and strip of possessions B2 formal

   To completely ruin a place and take away all its belongings.

   • The earthquake plundered the town, leaving it in ruins.
   • The invaders plundered the palace, taking everything and burning the rest.
   • Years of war plundered the region of its resources and heritage.

   ruРазграбитьessaquear, devastarfrPiller et dévasterdePlündernptSaquezh洗劫arنهب المكان

   Синонимы: despoillootpillageransackravagesackstrip

   Антонимы: conserveguardpreserveprotect

• plundered past participle
• plundered past simple
• plundering present participle
• plunders third person singular