\ ˈrēv
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reaved or reft\
ˈreft
\; reaving
\; reaving
Definition of reave
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archaic
: to carry or tear away
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“Reave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reave. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
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