Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pillaging
verb
/ˈpɪlɪdʒɪŋ/
Definition
The act of robbing a place using violence, especially during war or conflict.
Examples
- The soldiers were accused of pillaging villages during their campaign.
- After the earthquake, there were reports of people pillaging abandoned stores.
- The pirates were notorious for pillaging ships along the coast.
Meaning
Pillaging refers to the act of stealing goods from a place or person, often by force or violence, typically in a context of warfare or chaos.
Synonyms
- looting
- robbery
- plundering
- raiding
- thieving
