searoving

/sɪrˈɒvɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of stealing food or valuables from a ship or its crew, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The sailors accused the rival crew of searoving during their voyage.”

Synonyms

  • piracy
  • plundering

Antonyms

  • charity
  • generosity