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Decoding destruction: Pillage vs. Ravage
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 00:51
Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 00:51English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "pillage" and "ravage" imply destruction and damage, often in the context of war or violent force. They can be associated with the actions of looting or severe damage.
What is different?
"Pillage" specifically refers to the act of looting or plundering, usually by force during war. "Ravage" refers more broadly to causing severe and extensive damage, not necessarily involving theft.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Pillage- The invading army began to pillage the village, taking everything of value.
- Pirates would often pillage coastal towns in the old days.
- The hurricane ravaged the coastal city, leaving a trail of destruction.
- War can ravage the landscape, leaving ruins where once there was life.
Difference
