reive

/rɪv/

Definitions

1. verb

to seize or plunder, especially by surprise; to plunder or pillage

“The bandits reived the merchant’s cargo at night.”

2. noun

a seizure or plunder, especially by surprise

“The reive was carried out by a group of masked robbers.”

Synonyms

  • pillage
  • plunder

Antonyms

  • restore
  • return