reave in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To reave means to rob or plunder, especially by force.
Sample Sentences
- 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.