1. the act of stealing goods forcibly from a place, typically during war or civil disorder

1. present participle of plunder; stealing goods forcibly from a place

Examples

• The plundering of the ancient temple shocked archaeologists worldwide.
• Pirates were plundering merchant ships along the coast.
• After the earthquake, there were reports of plundering in the abandoned stores.
• The army was accused of plundering villages during their retreat.
• Historical records describe the plundering of Rome by barbarian tribes.
• They were plundering the forest of its valuable timber.
• The plundering continued for days after the city fell.