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reave

/riːv/

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verb

/riːv/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий грабить, отнимать или уносить силой.

An archaic verb meaning to plunder, rob, or carry away by force.

irregular verb

  1. Steal or plunderC2formalbritish

    To take goods or property by force, especially in a raid or war.

    ruГрабить

    • The Vikings would reave coastal villages for treasure.
    • During the conflict, soldiers reaved the countryside of its resources.
    • The bandits reaved the merchant's caravan of all its goods.

    Synonymsdespoillootpillageplunderravageriflerobsackstrip

Forms
  • reaved past participle
  • reft past participle
  • reaved past simple
  • reft past simple
  • reaving present participle
  • reaves third person singular