Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rieve
verb
/rīv/
Definition
To rob, to plunder or to seize forcibly.
Examples
- During the medieval times, raiders would rieve the villagers of their possessions.
- The thief attempted to rieve the valuable painting from the gallery.
- Legends tell of pirates who would rieve coastal towns for treasure.
Meaning
Rieve refers to the act of taking something away by force or violence, often associated with theft or pillaging.
Synonyms
- plunder
- rob
- loot
- pillag
- take by force
