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rapine

noun

/ˈræp.aɪn/

Meaning

the violent seizure of someone's property

The war was marked by rapine and destruction.

plunder, looting, pillage, depredation

protection, preservation

acts of rapine, rapine and violence, war and rapine

tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking

The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood

Competency or skill in doing or using something.