plundering

To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.

“The mercenaries plundered the small town.”

To take (goods) by pillage.

“The mercenaries plundered all the goods they found.”

To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.

““Now to plunder, mateys!” screamed a buccaneer, to cries of “Arrgh!” and “Aye!” all around.”

To make extensive (over)use of, as if by plundering; to use or use up wrongfully.

“The miners plundered the jungle for its diamonds till it became a muddy waste.”

To take unexpectedly.

The act of one who plunders; pillaging or looting; plunder.