Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pillage
Verb
/ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/
Definition
To rob a place using violence, especially during war or conflict.
Examples
- The soldiers pillaged the town, taking everything of value.
- During the ancient conquests, many villages were pillaged by invading armies.
Meaning
Pillage refers to the act of looting or plundering property, typically in the absence of law and order, often associated with military actions.
Synonyms
- loot
- plunder
- rob
- ransack
- strip
