rap and rend
To snatch (physically, or steal).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The thief tried to rap and rend the purse from her hand.”
“During the chaotic riot, the looters began to rap and rend whatever valuable items they could find in the store.”
“Driven by desperation and greed, the conquerors moved through the village to rap and rend the remaining resources from the starving inhabitants.”
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bum rap
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
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rap someone's knuckles
to give someone a punishment.
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rend one's garments
To fret or moan in an excessive or theatrical manner.
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take the rap
To be blamed or punished for something, especially for the wrongful actions of another; to willingly allow oneself to be so blamed or punished.
Last updated August 10, 2026