English dictionary
pillage
nounPronunciation
ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of stealing valuable things from a place
noun
- goods or money obtained illegally
verb
- steal goods; take as spoils
Example sentences
the plundering of the Parthenon
his plundering of the great authors
During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners