Entry Word: piracy

Function: noun

Meaning: the act or pursuit of robbing ships at sea <many countries have harsh penalties for piracy now>

Synonyms pirating

Related Words depredation, despoilment, despoliation, looting, marauding, pillaging, plunder, plundering, raiding, robbery; privateering; burglary, housebreaking, stealing, thieving; hijacking (also highjacking), rustling