Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reave
verb
/riːv/
Definition
To forcibly take something away from someone; to rob or plunder.
Examples
- During the chaos, the raiders sought to reave the village of its valuables.
- In ancient times, warriors would often reave neighboring tribes for resources.
- The pirate’s intent was to reave the ship of its treasure.
Meaning
The act of stealing or confiscating something, often by force.
Synonyms
- plunder
- rob
- steal
- loot
- deprive
