1. to steal goods from a place using violence, especially during war

1. the act of stealing goods using violence, or the goods stolen in this way

Examples

• The invading army pillaged the coastal towns.
• Vikings would pillage monasteries for their gold and silver.
• The rebels pillaged the abandoned warehouse for supplies.
• The museum was protected from pillage during the war.
• The pillage of the ancient city lasted for days.
• Archaeologists found evidence of medieval pillage at the site.
• The treaty prohibited the pillage of civilian property.