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Pillage
01
the action of violently stealing valuables, often during war or conflict
Examples
The invading army committed pillage across the countryside.
Pillage of the town left homes and shops in ruins.
02
property, money, or valuables acquired through theft or looting
Examples
The soldiers divided the pillage among themselves.
Pirates returned to their ship with the day 's pillage.
to pillage
01
to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest
Examples
The invading army was condemned for its actions as it began to pillage villages, leaving destruction in its wake.
During the siege, marauding forces sought to pillage the city, taking whatever valuables they could find.
