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plundering

/ˈplʌn.dər.ɪŋ/

/ˈplʌn.dɚ.ɪŋ/

plunderingnoun

plunderings

Translations

грабеж

The plundering of the village left the residents in despair.

Грабеж деревни оставил жителей в отчаянии.

мародерство

The army was accused of plundering and marauding in the occupied territories.

Армию обвинили в грабежах и мародерстве на оккупированных территориях.

Additional translations

разграбление

опустошение

Definitions

The act of stealing goods, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

The plundering of the ancient city left it in ruins and its treasures scattered.

The violent and dishonest acquisition of property.

The plundering of the village was a tragic event that left many families without their homes.

Synonyms

plunderinggerund / present participle

/ˈplʌndərɪŋ/

Translations

грабительский

The plundering pirates left the village in ruins.

Грабительские пираты оставили деревню в руинах.

Definitions

Engaged in or involving the act of stealing goods, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

The plundering soldiers left the village in ruins after taking everything of value.

Characterized by taking or using resources in a way that is destructive or unsustainable.

The plundering practices of the logging company led to severe deforestation in the area.

Synonyms

plunderverb

plundering

Gerund

plundered

Past Simple

plundered

Past Participle

plundering

Gerund

/ˈplʌn.dər/

/ˈplʌn.dɚ/

Translations

грабить

The invaders came to plunder the village.

Захватчики пришли грабить деревню.

разграбить

The pirates planned to plunder the coastal town.

Пираты планировали разграбить прибрежный город.

Additional translations

мародёрствовать

Definitions

To steal goods from a place or person, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

The invaders plundered the village, taking everything of value.

To take material from (artistic or academic work) for one's own purposes.

The author was accused of plundering ideas from other writers.

Synonyms

plundernoun

Definitions

The act of taking goods by force, typically in a time of war or civil disorder.

The soldiers were accused of engaging in the plunder of the village.

Stolen goods or loot.

The pirates hid their plunder in a secret cave on the island.