noun
- people who steal goods from stores or buildings, especially during riots, wars, or natural disasters
Usage: plural form of looter
Examples
- The looters broke into several electronics stores during the blackout.
- Police arrested dozens of looters after the hurricane passed through the city.
- Store owners boarded up their windows to protect against looters.
- The looters carried away televisions and other valuable items.
- National Guard troops were deployed to stop the looters.
- Many looters took advantage of the chaos following the earthquake.