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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Pillage' in a Sentence

"To violently take money or goods from a place, especially during war, by force and without regard for others' rights or belongings." more

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By the time the settlers arrived, pirates had pillaged the coastal town, taking valuable resources.
Despite their noble intentions, the explorers will have pillaged the ancient temple for artifacts.
The explorers returned to find that pirates had been pillaging their ship in their absence.

Pillage

pil-ij
verbTo violently take money or goods from a place, especially during war, by force and without regard for others' rights or belongings.
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Last Updated On: February 23, 2024
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