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Pillage vs Lay_waste - What's the difference?

pillage | lay_waste | Related terms |

Pillage is a related term of lay_waste.


As verbs the difference between pillage and lay_waste

is that pillage is (ambitransitive) to loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war while lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

As a noun pillage

is the spoils of war.

Lay_waste vs Desolate - What's the difference?

lay_waste | desolate | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between lay_waste and desolate

is that lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region while desolate is to deprive of inhabitants.

As an adjective desolate is

deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

Lay_waste vs Annoy - What's the difference?

lay_waste | annoy | Related terms |

Lay_waste is a related term of annoy.


In lang=en terms the difference between lay_waste and annoy

is that lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region while annoy is to molest; to harm; to injure.

As verbs the difference between lay_waste and annoy

is that lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region while annoy is to disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

As a noun annoy is

a feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.

Lay_waste vs Overthrow - What's the difference?

lay_waste | overthrow | Related terms |

Lay_waste is a related term of overthrow.


In lang=en terms the difference between lay_waste and overthrow

is that lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region while overthrow is to bring about the downfall of (a government, etc), especially by force.

As verbs the difference between lay_waste and overthrow

is that lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region while overthrow is to throw down to the ground, to overturn or overthrow can be (intransitive) to throw (something) so that it goes too far.

As a noun overthrow is

a removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force or overthrow can be (sports) a throw that goes too far.

Destroy vs Lay_waste - What's the difference?

destroy | lay_waste | Synonyms |

Destroy is a synonym of lay_waste.


In lang=en terms the difference between destroy and lay_waste

is that destroy is to put down or euthanize while lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

As verbs the difference between destroy and lay_waste

is that destroy is
to damage beyond use or repair
while lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

Plunder vs Lay_waste - What's the difference?

plunder | lay_waste | Related terms |

Plunder is a related term of lay_waste.


As verbs the difference between plunder and lay_waste

is that plunder is while lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

Harry vs Lay_waste - What's the difference?

harry | lay_waste | Synonyms |

Harry is a synonym of lay_waste.


As a proper noun harry

is , also used as a pet form of henry and harold.

As a verb lay_waste is

to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

Lay_waste vs Dismantle - What's the difference?

lay_waste | dismantle | Related terms |

Lay_waste is a related term of dismantle.


In lang=en terms the difference between lay_waste and dismantle

is that lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region while dismantle is to take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.

As verbs the difference between lay_waste and dismantle

is that lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region while dismantle is (originally) to divest, strip of dress or covering.

Demolish vs Lay_waste - What's the difference?

demolish | lay_waste | Related terms |

Demolish is a related term of lay_waste.


As verbs the difference between demolish and lay_waste

is that demolish is to destroy; to destruct while lay_waste is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

Lay_waste vs Ruin - What's the difference?

lay_waste | ruin | Related terms |

Lay_waste is a related term of ruin.


As a verb lay_waste

is to completely destroy, especially of a geographical area or region.

As a noun ruin is

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