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Definition of pillage

pillage

/ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/
pil · lage
Plural:pillages
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Past Simple:pillaged
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Past Participle:pillaged
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Present Participle:pillaging
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pillage Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To rob a place using violence or force, especially in wartime; to strip of valuables or resources.

Example

"Unscrupulous treasure hunters continued to pillage the archaeological site until authorities secured the perimeter."

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• noun

1

The action of violently plundering or looting a place, especially in wartime.

Example

"Ancient chronicles describe how the coastal monasteries suffered repeated pillage during the ninth century."

2

Stolen goods or property seized by force during a raid or conflict; spoils.

Example

"The returning privateers divided the pillage among the crew before docking at the harbor."

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• Rhymes for pillage

• Nearby Words

pilgrimage
piling
pill
pillage
pillager
pillar
pillarbox

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French pillage, from pillier ('to plunder'), which ultimately traces back to Late Latin piliare ('to strip or pluck').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pillage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pillage
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