Advanced level · 11+ exam standard

pillage

verb · Say it: /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

What it means

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Pillage means to take things that don't belong to you, often by force, especially during a war or conflict. Imagine if pirates came to a village and took all the treasures without asking; that's like pillaging.

After the storm, the pirates decided to pillage the nearby village, taking all the gold and jewels.

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