Definitions

1. verb

to take or seize something by force, especially a person’s property

“The thief reaved the store owner of his valuable jewelry.”

2. verb

to clear or strip away something, such as branches or foliage

“The farmer reaved the trees to prepare them for the winter season.”

3. noun

a person who steals or seizes goods or property by force

“The reave was caught by the authorities and brought to justice.”