Purloin and Reave

Purloin

Purloin verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.

Reave and purloin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reave" instead a verb "Purloin".

Nearby Word: purloining

Reave

Reave verb - Steal goods; take as spoils.
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Purloin and reave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Purloin" instead a verb "Reave".
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