Plunders — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈplən-dər/ plun·der

Meaning & Definition of Plunders

Plunders (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

Plunders (noun)

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

Plunders (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

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

    similar: booties, loots, pillages, spoils, swags
    related: prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls

Plunders (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: despoils, loots, marauds, pillages, ransacks, sacks
    related: breaks in, burglarizes, rips off, steals (from), combs, hunts, rakes, rifles, rummages, harries, raids, ravishes

Related Entry: Plunder (noun)

Plunder is a different word from Plunders. The synonyms below are for plunder, not for plunders.

  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

Related Entry: Plunder (verb)

Plunder is a different word from Plunders. The synonyms below are for plunder, not for plunders.

  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 Plunders

The most common words with a similar meaning to Plunders:

booties, loots, pillages, spoils, swags, despoils, marauds, ransacks, sacks

Related Words for Plunders

prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls, breaks in, burglarizes, rips off, steals (from), combs, hunts, rakes, rifles, rummages, harries, raids, ravishes

Word Forms of Plunders

Inflections: plundered, plundering

Derived words: plunderer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Plunders

German plündern

First known use: 1632t

Frequently Asked Questions about Plunders

What does "Plunders" mean?

"Plunders" 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 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Plunders"?

Other words for "Plunders" include booties, loots, pillages, spoils, swags, despoils, marauds and ransacks. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Plunders" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Plunders"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Plunders". Common alternatives include booties, loots, pillages, spoils, swags, despoils, marauds, ransacks and sacks.

How do you use "Plunders" in a sentence?

Examples of "Plunders" in a sentence: "the thieves were promptly arrested when they tried to sell their plunder"; "the escaped convict plundered the house in search of valuables".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Plunders"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Plunders"?

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

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

When "Plunders" (noun) means valuables stolen or taken by force, synonyms include booties, loots, pillages, spoils and swags.