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looter

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/ˈluːtə/ · loot-er

A person who steals goods, typically during a violent event or disturbance.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who steals goods, typically during a violent event or disturbance.

ایک ایسا شخص جو سامان چوری کرتا ہے، عام طور پر کسی تشدد یا بے چینی کے دوران۔

لوٹر

looter

Synonyms

thiefburglarplundererچورڈاکولوٹنے والا

Antonyms

protectorguardiansaviorمحافظنگہباننجات دہندہ

Common Collocations

  • armed looter
  • looter during riots
  • looter of valuable goods

Example Sentences

The looter escaped with a bag full of money.

لوٹر ایک پیسے سے بھری بگ کے ساتھ فرار ہو گیا۔

looter aik paisay se bhari bag ke sath faraar ho gaya.

During the protest, several looters took advantage of the chaos.

احتجاج کے دوران، کئی لوٹرز نے ہنگامے کا فائدہ اٹھایا۔

ihtijaj ke dauran, kai looters ne hungamay ka faida uthaya.

The police arrested a looter trying to break into the store.

پولیس نے ایک لوٹر کو گرفتار کیا جو دکان کے اندر داخل ہونے کی کوشش کر رہا تھا۔

police ne aik looter ko giraftar kiya jo dukaan ke andar daakhil hone ki koshish kar raha tha.

Easily Confused With

looter:A looter specifically refers to someone who steals during chaotic situations, whereas a thief can steal at any time.

Word Family

loot
verbلوٹنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Looter: Think of someone who 'loots' valuables from a scene of chaos.

Imagine a figure with a mask running away with a bag of stolen goods in a chaotic street.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "loot" — to steal

First known use: 19th century

The term 'looter' emerged in the 19th century, deriving from the Hindi word 'lūṭ' meaning to plunder or steal.