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Looted Meaning in English

word · lemma: loot

ˈɫutəd/, /ˈɫutɪd
LOO-tid
lˈuːtɪd
LOO-tid

Definição

Taken by force, usually referring to stolen goods or property during war, riots, or disasters.

Uso & Nuances

'Looted' is formal to neutral, mainly used when describing theft during chaos or disasters (e.g., 'looted stores'). It usually involves groups stealing from unprotected places. Do not use 'looted' for common theft or burglaries; it implies disorder and violence.

Frases de Exemplo

The store was looted during the riot.

basic

The museum was looted in the war.

basic

After the hurricane, many houses were looted.

basic

By the time the police arrived, the electronics store had already been looted.

natural

The trucks carrying food supplies were looted by desperate crowds.

natural

Many priceless artworks were looted from the palace centuries ago.

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