Pillager
/ˈpɪlɪdʒər/
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'pillager' has a negative tone, suggesting destructive and unlawful behavior. 
Historical records depict the Norsemen as fierce pillagers.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
'Pillager' is often used in historical contexts to describe invaders, especially in war. 
Pillagers of ancient cities often left nothing but rubble.
Pro Tip 3/3Violent Imagery
'Pillager' evokes images of violence and chaos during the act of pillaging. 
The pillagers set fire to the houses as they ransacked the village.