plunder

Universal Words verb, noun verb to steal things from a place, especially using force during a time of war: [V] The troops crossed the country, plundering and looting as they went. * [VN] The abbey had been plundered of its valuables. * Only a small amount of the money that he plundered from his companies has been recovered. comparePILLAGE noun [U] 1 the act of plundering 2 things that have been stolen, especially during a war, etc: The army returned loaded down with plunder. comparePILLAGE