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/ˈluːtɪŋ/ · loo·ting
verb
- To steal, especially as part of war, riot, or other group violence. The rebels began looting the city's stores and banks.
- To steal from. The thieves looted the temple for valuables.
- To examine the corpse of a fallen enemy for loot. The soldier looted the enemy's body for any useful supplies.
noun
- The act of stealing during a general disturbance. During the looting, the mob stole everything they could and then set fire to the buildings.
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Did you know? The term 'looting' has been used to describe the actions of various groups throughout history, including the Viking raids on European towns and the plundering of ancient civilizations by conquering armies.