plunder
intermediateB2/ˈplʌn.dər/ · plun-der
To steal goods from (a place or person) using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.
Meanings
To steal goods from (a place or person) using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.
زبر دستی اور لڑائی یا خانہ جنگی کے وقت کسی جگہ یا شخص سے سامان چورانا۔
لوٹمار
lootmaar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- plunder a city
- plunder resources
- plunder wealth
Example Sentences
The invading army began to plunder the village.
حملہ آور فوج نے گاؤں کو لوٹنا شروع کر دیا۔
Hamla aawar fauj ne gaon ko lootna shuru kar diya.
Throughout history, many conquerors have plundered the lands they conquered.
تاریخ میں، بہت سے فاتحین نے اپنی فتح کردہ زمینوں کو لوٹا ہے۔
Tareekh mein, bohat se fataheen ne apni fatah karda zameenon ko loota hai.
The treasure hunters sought to plunder the shipwreck.
دولت کے شکاریوں نے جہاز کے ملبے کو لوٹنے کی کوشش کی۔
Dolat ke shikariyon ne jahaz ke malbe ko lootne ki koshish ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'plunder' like 'plundering pirates' who steal treasure.
Imagine a pirate ship with its crew eagerly stealing gold and valuables from a conquered ship.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بے حرمتی نہ ہو کسی کی ورنہ پھر لوٹمار ہو گی، خوابوں میں بھی عزت کی طلب رہے گی،
Be hurmati na ho kisi ki warna phir lootmaar ho gi, Khawabon mein bhi izzat ki talab rahe gi.
No one should be disrespected, or else there will be plunder, The desire for respect will remain even in dreams.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کو پکڑنے کی دوڑ، سب کو خبر ہوتی ہے
Chor ko pakarne ki daud, sab ko khabar hoti hai.
The chase to catch a thief is known to all.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "plunderen" — to pillage
First known use: 14th century
The word 'plunder' comes from the Middle English term 'plunderen', which is derived from a Germanic root related to the concept of 'pillaging'. Over time, it evolved to encompass any act of stealing, especially during chaotic circumstances.