pillager

/ˈpɪlɪdʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who steals or robs, especially in a violent or destructive manner.

“The pillagers rampaged through the village, leaving destruction in their wake.”

2. verb

To plunder or steal, especially in a violent or destructive manner.

“The villagers pillaged the abandoned mansion, taking whatever they could find.”

Synonyms

  • looter
  • plunderer

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • restorer