pirate

²pirate

verb

pi·rat·edpi·rat·ing

Definition of PIRATE

transitive verb

1

: to commit piracy on

2

: to take or appropriate by piracy: as a : to reproduce without authorization especially in infringement of copyright b : to lure away from another employer by offers of betterment

intransitive verb

: to commit or practice piracy

Examples of PIRATE

1. He was accused of pirating their invention.
2. <using pirated software that was subject to copyright>

First Known Use of PIRATE

1574

Related to PIRATE

Synonyms: arrogate, commandeer, convert, expropriate, appropriate, preempt, press, seize, take over, usurp

Related Words: annex, attach, claim, confiscate, impound, repossess, sequester; assume, collar, grab, grasp, snatch, steal, wrench, wrest; despoil, loot, pillage; encroach, infringe, invade, occupy, preoccupy, trespass; embezzle, misapply, misappropriate, misuse, peculate

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