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4 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.
Having heard tales of the ruthless warlord, the townspeople had pillaged their own supplies to prevent them from falling into enemy hands.
Long before the traders reached the market, bandits had pillaged their caravan, leaving them with nothing to sell.
Before the negotiations, the invaders had pillaged the outskirts, weakening the enemy's morale.

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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