Synonyms for
Looted
Definition
The past tense of 'loot,' which means to steal things from a place, especially during a war or riot.
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Common collocations
- looted the bank
- looted the store
- looted the museum
- looted during the war
- looted by rebels
- looted goods
- looted property
- looted treasures
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Usage note
Looted typically refers to goods taken by force or in a time of disorder, often during war or riots. It carries a negative connotation of theft and destruction.
Example sentences
- The burglars looted the house while the owners were on vacation.
- After the earthquake, people looted stores for food and water.
- The soldiers looted the enemy's camp and took all their weapons.
- During the riots, people looted electronic stores and took all the TVs.
- The Vikings looted towns and villages along the coast.
Quotes
The British looted and plundered India for over two centuries.
The conquistadors looted the Aztec and Inca empires of their gold and silver.
The Nazis looted Europe of art and cultural treasures during World War II.