Synonyms for

Looting

Verb / ˈlu:tɪŋ / Another word for looting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Looting means stealing things from a place, especially during a war or riot when there is a lot of chaos and disorder.

Synonyms & similar words

pillage robbery rifle strip foray ransack despoil loot reave plunder plundering pillaging raiding robbing ravaging stripping stealing burglarizing despoiling booty spoils spoiling raping mugging assaulting violating attacking desecrating devastating ruining

Synonyms by register

Formal

plundering pillage ransacking despoiling

Informal

ripping off stealing taking snatching

Literary

ravaging despoiling spoliation

Antonyms

protecting preserving defending guarding securing restoring

Common collocations

  • looting the city
  • looting during riots
  • looting abandoned homes
  • looting shops
  • looting historical sites
  • looting for supplies
  • preventing looting

Word family

noun loot
verb loot
adjective looted

Usage note

Looting refers to the act of stealing goods during a time of war, disaster, or civil unrest. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The looting and destruction caused by the riots left the city in ruins.
  2. The store owner was devastated after his shop was looted during the riot.
  3. The police arrested several people for looting during the chaos.
  4. The looters stole everything from the electronics store.
  5. The soldiers were accused of looting artifacts from the museum.

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