Freebooter (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious freebooter was feared by all who sailed the Caribbean seas for his ruthless tactics and cunning plundering skills.
- During the war, the city was overrun by freebooters who looted homes and businesses, leaving many residents without their valuables.
- The pirate was a freebooter at heart, always on the lookout for the next big score to add to his treasure hoard.
- In the aftermath of the battle, the victorious army was plagued by freebooters who preyed on the weak and the wounded.
- The freebooter's reputation was built on his ability to strike quickly and escape with his spoils, leaving his enemies to pick up the pieces.