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looting

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "looting" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

looting

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

looting is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, looting is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflooting

1verb
  • To steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence.

    Example: "1833 "Gunganarian, the leader of the Chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies Black, Parbury & Allen, p. 66."

  • To steal from.

    Example: "to loot a temple for valuables"

  • To examine the corpse of a fallen enemy for loot.
1noun
  • The act of stealing during a general disturbance.

    Example: "During the looting, the mob stole everything they could and then set fire to the buildings."

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