reave (Meaning)
Wordnet
reave (v)
steal goods; take as spoils
Webster
reave (v. i.)
To take away by violence or by stealth; to snatch away; to rob; to despoil; to bereave. [Archaic]
Synonyms & Antonyms of reave
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reave Sentence Examples
- The ruthless tyrant reaved their homes and livelihoods, leaving them destitute.
- The relentless storm ravaged the countryside, reaving trees and destroying crops.
- The grieving widow's heart was reaved after her husband's sudden passing.
- The greedy bandits reaved the travelers of their precious belongings, leaving them penniless.
- The earthquake reaved the city, crumbling buildings and leaving countless people homeless.
- The disease reaved the village, taking the lives of young and old alike.
- The fire reaved the forest, consuming acres of lush greenery and wildlife.
- The pirates reaved the merchant ship, seizing its cargo and terrorizing its crew.
- The dictator reaved the people of their freedom and dignity, establishing a cruel reign of terror.
- The venomous snake reaved the hiker's leg, injecting its deadly venom into its victim's bloodstream.
FAQs About the word reave
steal goods; take as spoilsTo take away by violence or by stealth; to snatch away; to rob; to despoil; to bereave. [Archaic]
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The ruthless tyrant reaved their homes and livelihoods, leaving them destitute.
The relentless storm ravaged the countryside, reaving trees and destroying crops.
The grieving widow's heart was reaved after her husband's sudden passing.
The greedy bandits reaved the travelers of their precious belongings, leaving them penniless.
