1. (verb) To rob or plunder a place, especially during war or conflict, taking goods by force
The invading army began to pillage the village, taking everything of value.
O exército invasor começou a saquear a aldeia, levando tudo de valor.
2. (noun) The act of robbing or plundering; goods stolen or taken by force
The pillage of the town lasted for three days.
A pilhagem da cidade durou três dias.
3. (verb) To strip or despoil thoroughly
Developers pillaged the forest to build shopping centers.
Os desenvolvedores saquearam a floresta para construir centros comerciais.