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Sabine

Verb / sʌˈbi:n / Another word for sabine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The Sabines were an ancient people of central Italy who were conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century BC.

Synonyms & similar words

sabineriver sabine tribe nation aboriginals natives inhabitants population folk clan family house lineage kindred race ancestors forebears predecessors progenitors

Synonyms by register

Formal

destroy ruin demolish wreck

Informal

trash wreck mess up ruin

Literary

despoil ravage lay waste

Antonyms

destroy ruin demolish wreck spoil damage

Common collocations

  • sabine a building
  • sabine a reputation
  • sabine the economy
  • sabine the environment
  • sabine a plan
  • sabine a victory
  • sabine the efforts

Word family

noun sabination
verb sabine

Usage note

The word 'sabine' is primarily used as a verb meaning to deliberately destroy or ruin something. It is less common in everyday speech and often implies a malicious intent.

Example sentences

  1. The Sabines were a proud people who fiercely defended their land and traditions.
  2. The Sabines were conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century BC.
  3. The Sabines were known for their skills in agriculture and animal husbandry.
  4. The Sabines spoke a language similar to Latin.
  5. The Sabines were one of the many tribes that inhabited ancient Italy.

Quotes

  • The Sabines were a proud and fierce people who resisted the Roman conquerors with all their might.
  • The Sabines were known for their bravery and their honor in battle.
  • The Sabines were a people of ancient Italy who fought for their freedom and their way of life.

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