pillage
14 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pillage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To loot or plunder a place by force, typically during war.
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Etymology
From Old French piller, "to plunder," possibly ultimately related to Latin pilus, "hair" (via a figurative sense of stripping something bare).
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What does “pillage” mean?
The word “pillage” means to loot or plunder a place by force, typically during war. In plain terms, violent looting, usually in wartime.
How do you pronounce “pillage”?
“Pillage” is pronounced PIHL-ihj (/ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pillage” in a sentence?
Here is “pillage” used in a sentence: “The invading army pillaged every village along their route.”
What part of speech is “pillage”?
Depending on how it is used, “pillage” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “pillage” come from?
The word “pillage” comes from Latin. From Old French piller, "to plunder," possibly ultimately related to Latin pilus, "hair" (via a figurative sense of stripping something bare).
How many meanings does “pillage” have?
“Pillage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to loot or plunder a place by force, typically during war.