How Do You Spell PLUNDER?

Pronunciation: [plˈʌndə] (IPA)

The word "plunder" is spelled with the letter combination "pl", which is pronounced as /pl/. The "u" in the word is pronounced as /ʌ/ and the "n" is pronounced as /n/. The "d" at the end of the word is a voiced consonant, which is pronounced as /d/. "Plunder" means to take something by force or to steal. The spelling of this word may be confusing to some due to the unique combination of letters used to spell it.

PLUNDER Meaning and Definition

  1. Plunder refers to the act of forcibly seizing or taking away property, resources, or valuables, particularly in a violent or unauthorized manner. It typically involves the looting, pillaging, or robbing of goods, often during times of conflict, warfare, or social unrest.

    Derived from the Old French word "plondre" meaning "to rob," plunder can be seen as the act of unlawfully appropriating possessions or assets that do not rightfully belong to the individual or group perpetrating the action. This includes stealing, confiscating, or otherwise obtaining someone else's belongings through force or coercion.

    Historically, plunder has been primarily associated with the spoils of war, where victorious armies or conquerors would seize the possessions, resources, or treasures of the defeated party. The concept also extends to acts of piracy or raiding, where individuals or groups attack vessels, settlements, or caravans to seize valuable cargo or looting attributes.

    Plunder is often considered a morally reprehensible act, as it involves the unjust and often violent acquisition of others' property. Consequently, it has been condemned and outlawed in most societies. Acts of plunder are generally punishable by law and regarded as a violation of basic human rights and principles of justice.

    In summary, plunder encompasses the act of illegally and forcibly appropriating possessions, resources, or valuables that rightfully belong to others. It is often associated with violence, conflict, or social unrest and is considered morally wrong and illegal in most societies.

  2. • The act of plundering.
    • Spoils of war; booty; the produce of robbery or fraud.
    • To take by open force, as the goods of an enemy; to spoil; to pillage; to rob.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PLUNDER

The word "plunder" originated from the Middle Low German word "plündern" and the Middle Dutch word "plonderen", both of which mean "to rob" or "to pillage". These words were derived from the Old High German word "plundōn", which meant "to take away" or "to plunder". The exact origin of the Old High German word is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from a Germanic root *plundrōną, meaning "a heap" or "a crowd". Over time, the word "plunder" became widely used in English to refer to the act of looting or taking goods by force, especially in the context of wartime or piracy.

Similar spelling words for PLUNDER

Plural form of PLUNDER is PLUNDERS

Conjugate verb Plunder

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to plunder

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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SIMPLE PAST

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