pirate
pi-rate
verb
To attack and rob ships at sea, or steal goods from them.
"They planned to pirate the merchant vessel."
noun
Someone who illegally copies and distributes copyrighted material, like software or films.
"He was caught as a software pirate."
noun
A person who attacks and robs ships at sea for plunder.
"The pirate buried his stolen gold on a desert island."
verb
To illegally copy and distribute copyrighted material, such as software or films.
"Do not pirate that film; buy a legitimate copy."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: sea robber, sea rover, buccaneer, pirate ship, highjack, commandeer, hijack, plagiarizer, plagiariser, plagiarist, literary pirate