Looting and Thievery

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Looting noun - Plundering during riots or in wartime.

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Thievery and looting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thievery" instead a noun "Looting".

Nearby Words: loot, looted, looter

Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.

Usage example: a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling

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Looting and thievery are semantically related. You can use "Looting" instead a noun "Thievery".

Nearby Words: thief, thieving, thievish

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