1. the act of stealing goods from a place, especially during war or civil disorder

1. stealing goods from a place, especially during war or civil disorder

Examples

• The invading army was pillaging the countryside.
• Vikings were known for pillaging coastal settlements.
• The pillaging of the museum was a cultural tragedy.
• Soldiers were caught pillaging abandoned homes.
• The pillaging continued for days after the city fell.
• Local authorities tried to prevent the pillaging of stores.
• Historical accounts describe the pillaging of ancient Rome.