loot - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'loot' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Loot

[ n.]

- The act of plundering.
- Plunder; booty; especially, the boot taken in a conquered or sacked city.

2 . Loot

[ v. t. & i.]

- To plunder; to carry off as plunder or a prize lawfully obtained by war.

1 . loot

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- steal goods; take as spoils

Example in sentence:

During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners

Meaning (2):
- take illegally; of intellectual property

Example in sentence:

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