What is another word for plunderer?

Pronunciation: [plˈʌndəɹə] (IPA)

The word "plunderer" is often used to describe someone who steals or forcefully takes property or resources that do not belong to them. Other synonyms for this word include "looter", "raider", "pillager", "thief", "robber" and "bandit". These words all imply a criminal or predatory behavior where the individual actively seeks to take something that is not rightfully theirs. However, not all synonyms for "plunderer" have negative connotations. "Scavenger" and "forager" imply a less aggressive gathering of resources. On the other hand, "spoiler" or "pillager" suggest a more destructive intention. Overall, there are many different ways to describe someone who engages in such behavior.

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Usage examples for Plunderer

After each occasion he had found that the nest had been robbed of a portion of its contents, and that from its position the plunderer had been unable to carry off the remainder.
"With Axe and Rifle"
W.H.G. Kingston
Moreover, the Caliph increased the Wag in his solde and supplies, and he and his wife ceased not to live in joy and contentment, till there came to them the Destroyer of delights and Severer of societies, the plunderer of palaces, and the Garnerer of Graves.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
The negro, having no other protection than that which his thick fur afforded him, was assailed by both the owners of the nest, one of which, making a dash at the "darkie's" head, struck his talons so firmly into the wool, that he was unable to extricate them, and there stuck fast, until the astonished plunderer had reached the foot of the tree.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid

Famous quotes with Plunderer

  • Where is the justice of political power if it executes the murderer and jails the plunderer, and then itself marches upon neighboring lands, killing thousands and pillaging the very hills?
    Khalil Gibran
  • Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.
    Thomas Paine
  • Where is the justice of political power if it executes the murderer and jails the plunderer, and then itself marches upon neighboring lands, killing thousands and pillaging the very hills
    Kahlil Gibran
  • The supposed quietude of a good man allures the ruffian; while on the other hand, arms, like laws, discourage and keep the invader and the plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property.Horrid mischief would ensue were one-half the world deprived of the use of them;
    Thomas Paine

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