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looting

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/piˈʎaʒɐ̃j̃/pi·lha·gem

Definition

1

The action of plundering or looting, especially on a large scale and with violence.

Usage examples

“The looting of the museum was a great cultural loss.”
“After the battle, the looting of the village began.”

Common combinations

looting of resourcesvictim of lootingpractice of looting