Plundering (Noun)
Meaning
The act of stealing valuable things from a place; "the plundering of the Parthenon"; "his plundering of the great authors".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Viking raiders were known for their plundering of coastal towns and villages.
- The plundering of the museum's collection was a devastating loss for the art world.
- The company's CEO was accused of plundering the company's funds for personal gain.
- The plundering of the ancient city's ruins was a tragedy that could never be undone.
- The pirate's plundering of the Spanish galleon was the stuff of legend.