Synonyms for Pillage
Definition of pillage
- noun
- goods or money obtained illegally
- the act of stealing valuable things from a place; "the plundering of the Parthenon"; "his plundering of the great authors"
- verb
- steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "pillage"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like booty, despoil, foray can replace "pillage" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Pillage" in song lyrics
See how pillage is used in real songs:
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"Illage, offsprings of the Ironfist Pillage"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Shawn Wigs — One on One -
"Raid, then pillage"
A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — One Little Indian -
"and were told all your ancestors did was steal, kill, and pillage?"
C-Rayz Walz f/ The Angel & The Preacher (C-Rayz & 4th Pyramid) — Blackout