C1
pillage
/ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
verb
grabieżyć
Also
plądrować
Definition
To steal things from a place or region, especially in a war or during a riot.
Examples
The invading army pillaged the town.
Najeźdźcza armia grabieżyła miasto.
They pillaged the abandoned houses for valuables.
Splądrowali opuszczone domy w poszukiwaniu kosztowności.
Collocations
pillage a townpillage and burnpillage resources
noun
grabież
Also
łup(m)
Definition
The act of stealing things from a place, especially during a war, or the things that are stolen.
Examples
The city suffered extensive pillage during the invasion.
Miasto ucierpiało z powodu rozległej grabieży podczas inwazji.
The soldiers returned with their pillage.
Żołnierze wrócili ze swoim łupem.
Collocations
act of pillagewidespread pillage
Discover more words
This word is part of a curated base of over 5,000 English words with Polish translations, IPA pronunciation, definitions, and examples. Find it on today's puzzle board!
Swipe to trace the word
J
L
A
P
M
L
I
G
R
I
O
E
E
F
B
K