looting

noun

High School

The act of stealing during a crisis such as a war, riot or natural disaster, when law enforcement is ineffective or absent.

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Synonyms

plundering

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spoliation

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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