Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rapine
noun
/ˈræpɪn/
Definition
the violent seizure of someone else’s property; plundering.
Examples
- The soldiers engaged in rapine, taking whatever they could from the village.
- Throughout history, rapine has often followed in the wake of war, as victors seize the spoils of their conquests.
Meaning
Rapine refers to the act of looting or plundering, especially in a violent manner.
Synonyms
- plunder
- loot
- pillage
- robbery
- sacking
