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Plündern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Plündern" is used as verb with the meaning of "loot", "plunder" or "pillage".
Essential properties of "plündern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: plündern
- Simple past: plünderte
- Participle: geplündert
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "plündern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To loot or plunder (esp. in war)"
- Definition: "To steal or loot goods from a place, especially in times of war."
- Translation(s): loot, plunder, pillage, sack
- Synonym(s): ausrauben, brandschatzen
- Antonym(s): schützen, bewahren
- Related word(s): Raub, Diebstahl
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Soldaten begannen, die Stadt zu plündern.
- Nach dem Erdbeben wurde der Supermarkt von Plünderern geplündert.
- Die Piraten plünderten das Handelsschiff auf hoher See.
2.) "To exploit or raid resources"
- Definition: "To take resources or goods excessively or without permission."
- Translation(s): exploit, raid, deplete, ransack
- Synonym(s): ausbeuten, abgrasen
- Antonym(s): erhalten, schonen
- Related word(s): Übernutzung, Ausbeutung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Firma plündert die natürlichen Ressourcen des Landes.
- Er plündert regelmäßig den Kühlschrank, ohne etwas nachzufüllen.
- Die Touristen plünderten die Souvenirläden der Stadt.