Definition

To take goods or valuables from a place or person, often by using force or violence.

Example

The soldiers began to pillage the abandoned village after the battle.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I read an interesting story about pirates who used to pillage villages.

Wow, that sounds intense! Did they really take everything?

Yeah, it was pretty brutal how they would just pillage without mercy.

I can't believe how ruthless they were back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of stealing goods or valuables, especially during a war or conflict.

Example

The village suffered from the pillage of its resources during the invasion.

Conversation

Did you hear about the museum that was attacked last night?

Yeah, I heard they lost some valuable artifacts during the pillage.

That's so sad; those pieces were part of our history.

Definition

To steal or take things by force, especially during a conflict or war.

Example

The soldiers began to pillage the abandoned village after the battle.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the movie where they pillage a village during a war?

Yeah, it sounded intense! I can't believe they actually showed that.

It's so crazy how they pillage and take everything from the people.

Root Explanation

Pillage → It originates from the Old French word *piller*, meaning to plunder or rob. The word describes the act of stealing goods, especially during war or conflict.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scene where someone is 'robbing' ('piller') a place, which helps you remember that 'pillage' means to steal or plunder.

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