Synonyms_of_Plunder_Brainscape_Flashcards

Question 1

Plunder
/ˈplʌndər/

Answer 1

Meaning: To steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
Nuances: General term for stealing, especially in large amounts or violently
Example: The invaders plundered the town.

Question 2

Loot
/luːt/

Answer 2

Meaning: Goods stolen during pillaging, especially in wartime
Nuances: Refers to stolen goods, often in the context of war or civil disorder
Example: The soldiers returned with their loot.

Question 3

Pillage
/ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/

Answer 3

Meaning: To rob (a place) using violence, especially in wartime
Nuances: Similar to ‘plunder’, but can emphasize the violent aspect of robbery
Example: The village was pillaged by the invading army.

Question 4

Ransack
/ˈræn.sæk/

Answer 4

Meaning: To search thoroughly and steal from (a place)
Nuances: Implies a thorough and invasive search
Example: Thieves ransacked the house looking for valuables.

Question 5

Despoil
/dɪˈspɔɪl/

Answer 5

Meaning: To strip of belongings or valuables
Nuances: Refers to taking away all valuable possessions
Example: The conquerors despoiled the temple of its treasures.

Question 6

Ravage
/ˈræv.ɪdʒ/

Answer 6

Meaning: To cause severe damage or destruction to
Nuances: Emphasizes extensive and often irreparable damage
Example: The hurricane ravaged the coastline.

Question 7

Strip
/strɪp/

Answer 7

Meaning: To remove all coverings from
Nuances: Focuses on the act of stripping something of coverings
Example: The thieves stripped the car of all its parts.

Question 8

Rob
/rɑːb/

Answer 8

Meaning: To take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force
Nuances: General term for stealing, but often implies direct confrontation
Example: He was robbed at gunpoint.

Question 9

Maraud
/məˈrɔːd/

Answer 9

Meaning: To roam in search of things to steal or people to attack
Nuances: Refers to roving and raiding activities
Example: Marauders were looting villages.

Question 10

Rifle
/ˈraɪ.fəl/

Answer 10

Meaning: To search through and steal from, especially in a methodical way
Nuances: Involves a thorough search, often methodically
Example: The detective rifled through the papers on the desk.

Question 11

Spoil
/spoɪl/

Answer 11

Meaning: Goods stolen or taken forcibly from a person or place
Nuances: Another term for stolen goods, similar to ‘loot’
Example: The spoils of war were divided among the victors.