rapine

The word “rapine” has 2 syllables: ra-pine

It's pronounced as /ˈræp.aɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for rapine?

In the thesaurus, “rapine” has 41 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for rapine along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rapine

abduction
banditry
black marketeering
burglary
carjacking
despoilment
despoliation
embezzlement
embezzling
filching
graft
highjacking
hijacking
housebreaking
kidnaping
kidnapping
larceny
looting
misapplication
misappropriation
peculation
petit larceny
petty larceny
pilferage
pilfering
pillage
piracy
plunder
plundering
poaching
purloining
robbery
rustling
seize
shanghaiing
shoplifting
smuggling
spoliation
stealing
theft
thievery

Meanings of rapine

noun
1. The seizure of someone's property by force; pillage, plunder.
verb
1. To plunder.

Example Sentences

The invaders left a trail of destruction and rapine across the villages they conquered.
The king issued strict laws to curb rapine and protect his people from marauders.
Centuries ago, rapine was often a common feature of warfare, as soldiers would loot towns they overtook.
The general warned his troops that acts of rapine would be severely punished under military law.
Tales of rapine and cruelty spread fear among the nearby settlements.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms or another words to rapine, such as: abduction, banditry, black marketeering, burglary, carjacking, despoilment, despoliation.

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