Definition

A person who takes something away by force, often used to describe someone who plunders or steals.

Example

The reaver attacked the village at dawn, taking whatever they could find.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the story about the reaver that terrorized the town?

Yeah, it was pretty scary! They said he took everything he could find.

I can't believe people actually lived in fear of a reaver like that.

It really makes you appreciate how safe we are now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reaver originates from Old English 'reafian' (meaning to rob or plunder) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A reaver is thus a person who robs or plunders.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'robs' ('reafian') — that's why a reaver is a person who takes things by force.

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