pillaging

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. The act of stealing valuable things from a place, especially during war or conflict; looting, plundering. It refers to the action of taking goods by force, typically from a captured city, town, or building. Usage The word "pillaging" is used to describe the violent and destructive act of seizing property. It strongly implies a context of war, invasion, or lawlessness where...