Pillaging

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪlɪdʒɪŋ/

Definitions of pillaging

verb to rob or plunder (a place) by force, especially in wartime

Example Sentences

A1 The pirates were pillaging the village for treasure.

A2 The vikings were known for pillaging coastal towns.

B1 The army was accused of pillaging the town during the war.

B2 The invaders were pillaging and looting the city for valuable artifacts.

C1 The conquering army spent days pillaging the countryside before moving on to the next target.

C2 The warlord's army was expert at pillaging and plundering enemy territories with ruthless efficiency.

Examples of pillaging in a Sentence

formal The army was accused of pillaging the village during the war.

informal The bandits were caught pillaging the local stores.

slang The thieves were out pillaging the neighborhood last night.

figurative The corporation was criticized for pillaging the environment for profit.

Grammatical Forms of pillaging

• past tense: pillaged
• plural: pillaging
• comparative: more pillaging
• superlative: most pillaging
• present tense: pillages
• future tense: will pillage
• perfect tense: have pillaged
• continuous tense: is pillaging
• singular: pillaging
• positive degree: pillaging
• infinitive: to pillage
• gerund: pillaging
• participle: pillaged

Origin and Evolution of pillaging

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pillaging' originated from the Old French word 'pilier' meaning to plunder or strip of property by force.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pillaging' has retained its original meaning of plundering or looting through force, and is commonly used in reference to raids or acts of theft during times of conflict.