plunder
pilhagem
definition
verb
looters moved into the disaster area to plunder stores
steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.
noun
the farmers suffered the inhumanity and indignities of pillage and plunder
the violent and dishonest acquisition of property.
translation of 'plunder'
verb
expoliar,
saquear,
roubar,
defraudar,
pilhar
noun
ganho,
saque,
pilhagem,
lucro
example
As we said elsewhere, this readiness to accept and embrace corruption and 'plunder' of the public purse goes deep.
Lead by Sir Ensor, the clan has been ejected from their Scottish homelands and forced to 'plunder' the villages on the moor to survive.
During the Victorian period, successive imperialist wars of 'plunder' were eulogised by the military and political elite as a worthy social challenge and likened to a game played between great powers.
We suggested to set the houses on fire to get them out but he was afraid to lose 'plunder' .
the army sacked the city and carried off huge quantities of 'plunder'
The 'plunder' consisted of golden coins, jewels, bolts of cloth, and other valuables that would be found aboard a merchant ship returning home from a successful trading venture.
The church is not built on layer upon layer of cultural and intellectual 'plunder' .
He is now facing investigation in at least six criminal cases including 'plunder' .
Happily, designers continue to 'plunder' the her archive with a riot of florals that look more flirty than frumpy.
He is being investigated for allegations including perjury and 'plunder' .
He shows how desertions, profiteering, hoarding, and 'plunder' were widespread.
Babur may have been descended from brutal conquerors, but he was not a barbarian bent on loot and 'plunder' .
Yet still the internet and telephone bookmaking pirates get away with 'plunder' from their very lucrative business.
It is no secret that almost every department has become synonymous to outright corruption and 'plunder' of public exchequer.
Some were raids for 'plunder' : a fleet of ships anywhere from three or four up to several score would attack a region specifically to gain loot.
we shall 'plunder' related sciences to assist our research
The former president will also be tried in a multi-million dollar case of 'plunder' , a crime punishable by life imprisonment or death.
It's always going to be the case in Scotland that players are looking to move on, or other clubs are looking to come in and 'plunder' your better players.
the invaders were back and ready to 'plunder'
The next time you decide to 'plunder' the good ideas - and stars - from someone else's movie, try not to add any lousy ideas of your own.
Any 'plunder' was confiscated.
They are all local tribes people and former poachers - so no one knows better than them the motivation and methods of those who 'plunder' the sanctuary for animals and plants.
Sturdy and well-finished, these ships were able to sail great distances, not just for pillage and 'plunder' but also to seek new territories, markets and economic gains for the homeland.
An ardent student of the country, he offers depictions of India's cultural achievement that reinforce his horror before a destructive system of 'plunder' , extortion, and corruption.
He is being tried for the nonbailable charge of economic 'plunder' as well as perjury, illegal use of an alias and graft.
He is now being investigated for a string of criminal complaints including 'plunder' .
Believing there was no army in the field to oppose him, he grew careless and let large foraging parties 'plunder' the region.
looters moved into the disaster area to 'plunder' shops
Openly riding their horses in gangs of several dozen, at night they set fires, brandish [their] weapons, and 'plunder' residents' goods.
He is facing a string of charges ranging from perjury to economic 'plunder' , a crime that carries the death penalty or life in prison.
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