Words similar to looting

Example sentences for: looting

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I think what's going on now is basically the looting of the country's resources by an elite of ex-communists, speculators and mafiosi.
The earthquake and fire together caused 452 deaths, according to official estimates, but the imposition of martial law by Mayor Schmitz (without authorization) resulted in up to 100 more dead in summary executions for looting or refusing to help the firefighters.
I heard of murder, rape, looting, and persistent abuse--by rifle-butt and boot.
Following the looting of a ship in 1841, the Dutch decided to use force.
As soon as he realized the power was out, he began looting shops.