saquear

Definitions of saquear
  1. verb
    search thoroughly
    synonyms: peinar, registrar a fondo
  2. verb
    destroy and strip of its possession
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    type of:
    arruinar, destrozar, destruir
    destroy completely; damage irreparably
  3. verb
    steal goods; take as spoils
    synonyms: despojar, desvalijar, expoliar
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    type of:
    apropiarse, quitar, tomar
    take by force
  4. verb
    plunder (a town) after capture
    synonyms: pillar
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    type of:
    apropiarse, quitar, tomar
    take by force
  5. verb
    take illegally; of intellectual property
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    type of:
    afanar, hurtar, quitar, robar, sustraer
    take without the owner's consent
  6. verb
    search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
    synonyms: hacer una redada
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    type of:
    asaltar, atacar
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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