reave in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
To reave means to rob or plunder, especially by force.
Crossword clues for reave
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "reave".
- To steal violently from someone.
- To pillage a place for valuables.
- To take by force from others.
- To loot during a raid or attack.
- To deprive someone of their possessions.
Reave sentence examples
- The band of marauders sought to reave the peaceful village of its precious resources.
- Legends tell of the ancient warriors who would reave their enemies' lands, leaving nothing but ashes behind.
- In a fit of jealousy, he wanted to reave her of any chance at happiness.
- The pirate captain devised a cunning plan to reave the merchant ships sailing along the trade routes.
- As the storm approached, the fierce winds seemed to reave the trees of their leaves and branches.