Looter: meaning, definitions and examples
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looter
[ หluห.tษr ]
criminal activity
A looter is a person who steals goods from a place, typically during a war or riot.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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looter |
This word is typically used to describe someone who steals items, especially during chaotic situations like natural disasters, protests, or wars. The term often carries a negative connotation, implying opportunistic theft.
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plunderer |
This word describes someone who takes valuables by force, typically in a violent and destructive manner. It is often used in historical or war contexts and implies large-scale theft and devastation.
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raider |
This term is used for someone who conducts a sudden attack or raid, often with the intent of stealing or causing damage. It can be used in modern contexts like law enforcement or historical battles.
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pilferer |
This term refers to someone who steals small items, often repeatedly, usually in situations where they have some level of access, like employees or visitors. The theft is often petty but systematic.
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Examples of usage
- The looters ransacked the store during the chaos of the protest.
- The looter was arrested by the police for stealing electronics from the store.
gaming
In video games, a looter is a player who collects items, weapons, or resources from defeated enemies or looting spots.
Synonyms
collector, gatherer, scavenger.
Examples of usage
- The looter quickly grabbed all the valuable loot from the boss monster.
- He is known as the best looter in the game for his ability to find rare items.
Translations
Translations of the word "looter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saqueador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Plรผnderer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjarah
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฑัะถะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ plฤ drownik
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅๅฅช่ (ใใใใ ใคใใ)
๐ซ๐ท pillard
๐ช๐ธ saqueador
๐น๐ท yaฤmacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ pleniฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ plieniteฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅคบ่
๐ธ๐ฎ plenilec
๐ฎ๐ธ rรฆningi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะฝะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแแ แชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ quldur
๐ฒ๐ฝ saqueador
Etymology
The word 'looter' originated in the late 19th century as a combination of 'loot' (to steal goods) and the agent suffix '-er'. It initially referred to a person who stole goods during a war. Over time, the term expanded to include those who steal during riots or even in video games.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,359, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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