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Synonyms of plunder

17 similar words

Another word for plunder is rifle. Other synonyms of plunder are ravage.

Synonyms and similar words for plunder

verbTo pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.

  • ravageTo pillage or plunder destructively; to sack.
  • rifleTo search with intent to steal.

nounThe loot attained by plundering.

  • boodleMoney, especially when acquired or spent illegally or improperly; swag.
  • bootyPlunder taken from an enemy in time of war, or seized by piracy.
  • fang
  • gizzit UK, slangAny item that is stolen, appropriated, or acquired cheaply or for free; loot; swag.
  • haul
  • hot property
  • loot
  • pelfMoney, riches; gain, especially when dishonestly acquired; lucre, mammon.
  • pickings
  • pillage
  • priggingStolen goods.
  • sackThe plunder and pillaging of a captured town or city.
  • spoilPlunder taken from an enemy or victim.
  • spoilsThat which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage, booty.
  • swagStolen goods; the booty of a burglar or thief; boodle.

Meaning of plunder

  1. verb To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
  2. verb To take (goods) by pillage.
  3. verb To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.

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Questions about synonyms of plunder

What is another word for plunder?
Plunder has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rifle and ravage.
What does plunder mean?
Plunder means to pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.

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