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PLUND-uh/ˈplʌndə/

To plunder is to steal goods using force, especially in war (also the stolen goods): plunder of the night-bus line, plunder a budget. Steal (already in the dictionary) is everyday; “character” is not a budget line.

Meaning

To steal goods using force, especially in war; also the stolen goods (from steal, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Plunder of the night-bus line is a budget hole, not “character”.”
• “Steal is already in this course. Loot is the close twin. Character is a slogan. A line in the budget is cover. Earmark the night-bus line; then keep the character if the bus still runs.”

Good to know

Steal goods by force; loot. Everyday: steal (already in the dictionary). “Character” ≠ a budget line.

Near in meaning

loot, sack, steal

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