Pillages — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpi-lij/ pil·lage

Meaning & Definition of Pillages

Pillages (noun)

  1. the act of looting or plundering especially in war
  2. something taken as booty

Pillages (verb)

  1. to plunder ruthlessly, loot
  2. to take booty

Pillages (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

    "the pirate ship was laden with the pillage of merchant ships from across the Spanish Main"

    similar: booties, loots, plunders, spoils, swags
    related: prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls

Pillages (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to search through with the intent of committing robbery

    "soldiers pillaging the countryside for anything of value"

    similar: despoils, loots, marauds, plunders, ransacks, sacks
    related: breaks in, burglarizes, rips off, steals (from), combs, hunts, rakes, rifles, rummages, harries, raids, ravishes

Related Entry: Pillage (noun)

Pillage is a different word from Pillages. The synonyms below are for pillage, not for pillages.

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

    "the pirate ship was laden with the pillage of merchant ships from across the Spanish Main"

    similar: booty, loot, plunder, spoil, swag
    related: prize, catch, haul, take, treasure, pilferage, windfall

Related Entry: Pillage (verb)

Pillage is a different word from Pillages. The synonyms below are for pillage, not for pillages.

  1. to search through with the intent of committing robbery

    "soldiers pillaging the countryside for anything of value"

    similar: despoil, loot, maraud, plunder, ransack, sack
    related: break in, burglarize, rip off, steal (from), comb, hunt, rake, rifle, rummage, harry, raid, ravish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pillages

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pillages:

booties, loots, plunders, spoils, swags, despoils, marauds, ransacks, sacks

Related Words for Pillages

prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls, breaks in, burglarizes, rips off, steals (from), combs, hunts, rakes, rifles, rummages, harries, raids, ravishes

Word Forms of Pillages

Inflections: pillaged, pillaging

Derived words: pillager (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Pillages

Middle English pilage, from Anglo-French, from piler to rob, plunder

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Pillages

What does "Pillages" mean?

"Pillages" means the act of looting or plundering especially in war. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act of looting or plundering especially in war. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pillages"?

Other words for "Pillages" include booties, loots, plunders, spoils, swags, despoils, marauds and ransacks. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pillages" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pillages"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pillages". Common alternatives include booties, loots, plunders, spoils, swags, despoils, marauds, ransacks and sacks.

How do you use "Pillages" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pillages" in a sentence: "the pirate ship was laden with the pillage of merchant ships from across the Spanish Main"; "soldiers pillaging the countryside for anything of value".

Is "Pillages" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pillages" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pillages"?

"Pillages" is pronounced /ˈpi-lij/ and divided into syllables as pil·lage.

What is the origin of the word "Pillages"?

"Pillages" comes from Middle English pilage, from Anglo-French, from piler to rob, plunder. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Pillages" meaning "valuables stolen or taken by force"?

When "Pillages" (noun) means valuables stolen or taken by force, synonyms include booties, loots, plunders, spoils and swags.