| Word | Rapine |
|---|---|
| Meaning | the taking of another’s property by force |
| Example 1 | To prevent rapine during the war, many people hid their most valuable possessions. |
| Example 2 | The school bully engages in rapine when he takes lunches from smaller students. |
| Example 3 | The thieves’ attempt at rapine was foiled when the old man pulled out a rifle to prevent the theft of his belongings. |
| Example 4 | When the cattle rustlers were caught by the sheriff, they plead guilty to the rapine of thousands of cows. |
| Example 5 | After the war a number of soldiers were arrested for rapine when priceless paintings were found in their possessions. |
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