pillage — to steal goods violently from a place, especially during war or civil disorder
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to steal goods violently from a place, especially during war or civil disorder
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 약탈하다, 노략질하다
Korean pronunciation: **필**리지
Example Sentences
- The pirates didn't just steal treasure; they pillaged the buffet too!
- My teenage brother pillaged the refrigerator again.
- The ancient army pillaged the conquered cities for gold and silver.
pillage
VERB//ˈpɪlɪdʒ//
to steal goods violently from a place, especially during war or civil disorder
to steal goods violently from a place, especially during war or civil disorder
Raiders pillage the peaceful village!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래 '걸레나 천을 벗기다'라는 의미에서 '모든 것을 빼앗다'로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The pirates didn't just steal treasure; they pillaged the buffet too!”
“My teenage brother pillaged the refrigerator again.”
“The ancient army pillaged the conquered cities for gold and silver.”
“Environmental activists protest against the pillage of natural resources.”
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