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pillages

/ˈpɪlɪdʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
The spoils of war.

Examples :

"After the battle, the soldiers divided the pillages among themselves, including gold coins and valuable artwork. "
military war property history action

Related Words

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valuable noun

/ˈvæljuəbl̩/

A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; — usually used in plural form.

"My grandmother's valuable were passed down through generations. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

Illustration stealing

stealing verb

/ˈstiːlɪŋ/

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

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invading verb

/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/

To move into.

"The ants are invading the kitchen in search of food. "

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soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

Illustration suffered

suffered verb

/ˈsʌfəd/ /ˈsʌfɚd/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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invasion noun

/ɪnˈveɪʒən/

A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

"The neighboring country's invasion of the smaller nation disrupted the delicate peace in the region. "

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pillaging verb

/ˈpɪlɪdʒɪŋ/

To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

"During the war, soldiers were accused of pillaging the villages, stealing food and valuables from the innocent people. "

Illustration businesses

businesses noun

/ˈbɪz.nɪ.sɪz/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"Many small businesses in my town are struggling due to the rising cost of rent. "

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pillaged verb

/ˈpɪlɪdʒd/ /ˈpɪlədʒd/

To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

"During the invasion, the enemy soldiers pillaged the town, stealing valuables and destroying homes. "