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Meaning of looting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

looting

verb

Definitions

  1. To steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence.

    Example: 1833 "Gunganarian, the leader of the Chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies Black, Parbury & Allen, p. 66.

  2. To steal from.

    Example: to loot a temple for valuables

  3. To examine the corpse of a fallen enemy for loot.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of stealing during a general disturbance.

    Example: During the looting, the mob stole everything they could and then set fire to the buildings.