rapines

Definition of rapinesnext
plural of rapine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapines
abductions
Noun
  • The Minneapolis show coincided with a general strike being called by activists across the country that caused many workers and students to walk out in protest of the ICE abductions continuing to happen nationally.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The book is about a kidnapping scheme where the victim’s parents must kidnap another child to secure their own child’s release, creating a self-perpetuating chain of abductions.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Rapines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapines. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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