Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
looted
verb
/ˈluːtɪd/
Definition
To steal goods from a place, typically during a chaotic situation or after a disaster.
Examples
- During the riot, many stores were looted.
- The museum was looted of its priceless artifacts.
- After the hurricane, several homes were looted in the confusion.
Meaning
Looted refers to the act of stealing valuable items, often from buildings or homes when they are unguarded.
Synonyms
- plundered
- robbed
- ransacked
- burgled
