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PIRATING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Pirating.

Pirating - as a noun

Someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
literary pirateplagiariser14plagiarist13plagiarizer23

Someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buccaneer15sea robbersea rover
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
despoiler12freebooter15looter6pillager11plunderer12raider7spoiler9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A ship that is manned by pirates

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pirate ship
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ship9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pirating - as a verb

Copy illegally; of published material

Take arbitrarily or by force

Example: "The cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to miami"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commandeer17highjack28hijack22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
seize14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The pirating of software deprives creators of their rightful revenue."
"The police arrested a group of individuals involved in pirating DVDs."
"There are severe consequences for engaging in pirating activities."
"Many websites offer pirating services for free."
"The rise of pirating has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry."
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Word Game Points

Is PIRATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pirating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PIRATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PIRATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pirating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PIRATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PIRATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pirating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PIRATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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