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LOOTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Looting.

Looting - as a noun

Plundering during riots or in wartime

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
robbery

Looting - as a verb

To steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence.

Example: "1833 "gunganarian, the leader of the chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", the asiatic journal and monthly register for british india and its dependencies black, parbury & allen, p. 66."

To steal from.

Example: "To loot a temple for valuables"

To examine the corpse of a fallen enemy for loot.

Example Sentences

"During the riot, several people were seen looting stores and breaking windows."
"After the hurricane, many desperate individuals resorted to looting abandoned homes and buildings."
"The museum was devastated by looting, with many valuable artifacts stolen."
"In times of chaos, some individuals take advantage of the situation by looting shops."
"The aftermath of the earthquake witnessed widespread looting in the affected areas."
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Word Game Points

Is LOOTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, looting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOOTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LOOTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, looting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOOTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LOOTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, looting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOOTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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