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Synonyms & Similar Words
plunder
pillage
robbery
theft
larceny
burglary
looting
sacking
despoliation
spoliation
depredation
ravage
devastation
destruction
marauding
raiding
foraging
foraying
predation
extortion
brigandage
highway robbery
thievery
banditry
piracy
freebooting
rapscallion
thuggery
lawlessness
violence
pillaging
ravaging
Meaning of Rapine
The act of taking something by force, especially in a violent or ruthless manner
Definitions
- The act of seizing and carrying off property, especially in a violent or ruthless manner
- * The act of plundering or pillaging, especially in a time of war
Etymology of Rapine
From Old French "rapine", from Latin "rapina", from "rapere", meaning to seize or carry off by force
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of plundering or pillaging, especially in the context of war or conquest
Example Uses
- The city was left in ruins after the rapine and pillage of the invading army
- * The band of robbers committed acts of rapine and theft throughout the countryside
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
restitution
restoration
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compensation
indemnification
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return
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donation
gift
charity
benevolence
kindness
generosity
philanthropy
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magnanimity