Plunder — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈplən-dər/ plun·der

Meaning & Definition of Plunder

Plunder (verb)

  1. to take the goods of by force (as in war), pillage, sack
  2. to take by force or wrongfully, steal, loot
  3. to make extensive use of as if by plundering, use or use up wrongfully

Plunder (noun)

  1. an act of plundering, pillaging
  2. something taken by force, theft, or fraud, loot
  3. personal or household effects

Plunder (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

    "the thieves were promptly arrested when they tried to sell their plunder"

    similar: booty, loot, pillage, spoil, swag
    related: prize, catch, haul, take, treasure, pilferage, windfall

  2. transportable items that one owns

    "with all of our plunder in the pickup, we headed for the state that bills itself as the Last Frontier"

    similar: belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Plunder (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to search through with the intent of committing robbery

    "the escaped convict plundered the house in search of valuables"

    similar: despoil, loot, maraud, pillage, ransack, sack
    related: break in, burglarize, rip off, steal (from), comb, hunt, rake, rifle, rummage, harry, raid, ravish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Plunder

The most common words with a similar meaning to Plunder:

booty, loot, pillage, spoil, swag, belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, possession, stuff, things, despoil, maraud, ransack, sack

Related Words for Plunder

prize, catch, haul, take, treasure, pilferage, windfall, treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral, break in, burglarize, rip off, steal (from), comb, hunt, rake, rifle, rummage, harry, raid, ravish

Near Antonyms of Plunder

immovables, real estate

Word Forms of Plunder

Inflections: plundered, plundering

Derived words: plunderer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Plunder

German plündern

First known use: 1632t

Frequently Asked Questions about Plunder

What does "Plunder" mean?

"Plunder" means to take the goods of by force (as in war), pillage, sack. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to take the goods of by force (as in war), pillage, sack. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Plunder"?

Other words for "Plunder" include booty, loot, pillage, spoil, swag, belongings, chattels and duds. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Plunder" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Plunder"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Plunder". Common alternatives include booty, loot, pillage, spoil, swag, belongings, chattels, duds, effects and gear.

How do you use "Plunder" in a sentence?

Examples of "Plunder" in a sentence: "the thieves were promptly arrested when they tried to sell their plunder"; "with all of our plunder in the pickup, we headed for the state that bills itself as the Last Frontier"; "the escaped convict plundered the house in search of valuables".

Is "Plunder" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Plunder" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Plunder"?

"Plunder" is pronounced /ˈplən-dər/ and divided into syllables as plun·der.

What is the origin of the word "Plunder"?

"Plunder" comes from German plündern. First known use: 1632t.

What is another word for "Plunder" meaning "valuables stolen or taken by force"?

When "Plunder" (noun) means valuables stolen or taken by force, synonyms include booty, loot, pillage, spoil and swag.