How Do You Spell PILLAGE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪlɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "pillage" is spelled with a double "l" after the letter "i" because it follows the general English spelling rule that a single vowel followed by a consonant is pronounced with a short vowel sound. The IPA or International Phonetic Alphabet transcription for "pillage" is /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/, with each symbol representing a specific sound in the word. This phonetic transcription can help non-native speakers or individuals with reading difficulties to correctly pronounce and spell the word.

PILLAGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Pillage refers to the act of looting, plundering, or ransacking an area or a settlement, typically during times of war, conflict, or social unrest. It involves stealing or forcibly taking valuable possessions, goods, or resources from individuals, businesses, or communities, often with the use of physical force or violence. Pillage may include acts such as breaking into homes, shops, or storage facilities, and seizing or destroying property.

    The motive behind pillage is primarily driven by greed, desperation, or the desire for power. It can occur on both large and small scales, from individual incidents to the organized plundering of entire cities or regions. Historically, pillaging has been a common occurrence following military conquests, invasions, or during times of social disorder.

    The consequences of pillage are often devastating for the affected communities. Pillaging can lead to the destruction of infrastructure, the displacement of people, and the loss of livelihoods, among other negative impacts. Moreover, it often creates an atmosphere of fear and mistrust, significantly impeding the process of recovery and rebuilding.

    Pillage is considered a breach of international law and is condemned by various conventions and treaties, such as the Hague Conventions. These agreements aim to protect civilians and their property during times of armed conflict, emphasizing the necessity to safeguard civilian lives and property even amidst hostilities.

  2. • Plunder; spoil, that taken in war.
    • To strip of money or goods by violence; to plunder.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PILLAGE

The word "pillage" originated from the Old French verb "pilier", which meant "to plunder" or "to pillage". This Old French term is derived from the Latin word "pīlāre", meaning "to plunder" or "to peel". The Latin term is itself based on the noun "pīla", referring to a "pillar" or "column", as the act of pillaging often involved stripping away or looting valuable goods from a conquered or raided area.

Similar spelling words for PILLAGE

Plural form of PILLAGE is PILLAGES

Conjugate verb Pillage

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pillaged
you would have pillaged
he/she/it would have pillaged
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they would have pillaged
I would have pillage
you would have pillage
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been pillaging
you would have been pillaging
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would pillage
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be pillaging
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FUTURE

I will pillage
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we will pillage
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pillaged
you will have pillaged
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pillaging
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IMPERATIVE

you pillage
we let´s pillage

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pillage

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pillaging
you were pillaging
he/she/it was pillaging
we were pillaging
they were pillaging

PAST PARTICIPLE

pillaged

PAST PERFECT

I had pillaged
you had pillaged
he/she/it had pillaged
we had pillaged
they had pillaged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pillaging
you had been pillaging
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we had been pillaging
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PRESENT

I pillage
you pillage
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we pillage
they pillage

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pillaging
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we are pillaging
they are pillaging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pillaging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pillaged
you have pillaged
he/she/it has pillaged
we have pillaged
they have pillaged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pillaging
you have been pillaging
he/she/it has been pillaging
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they have been pillaging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it pillage

SIMPLE PAST

I pillaged
you pillaged
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we pillaged
they pillaged

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