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Synonyms & Similar Words
loot
plunder
raid
ravage
sack
despoil
devastate
ransack
maraud
spoil
fleece
strip
rifle
forage
prey
depredation
spoliation
desolation
destruction
devastation
pillaging
freebooting
brigandage
larceny
theft
robbery
burglary
vandalism
banditry
rapine
depredation
Meaning of Pillage
According to Merriam-Webster, "pillage" refers to the act of plundering or pillaging, especially in war, or the state of being plundered.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "pillage" as the act of plundering or looting, especially in a time of war or upheaval.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes "pillage" as the act of taking goods or property from a place, especially by force, especially during a war.
Example Uses
- The invaders began to pillage the village, taking food, livestock, and valuables.
- The city was left in ruins after the enemy army pillaged its streets and buildings.
- The pirates pillaged the ship, stealing its cargo and leaving the crew stranded.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
restitution
restoration
repayment
reparation
compensation
indemnity
reimbursement
refund
rebuilding
reconstruction
recovery
preservation
protection
conservation
salvation
rescue
deliverance
liberation
emancipation
redemption