scythe

Now, no matter how fast we run, the grim reaper’s scythe is still inches from our heels.

An occasional scything wind flapped the flags flying at half-staff.

Alright, I’m paraphrasing, but it’s true: A deluge of new franchise installments hitting theaters every year is as sure of a bet as gambling that the grim reaper’s scythe will be razor-sharp.

A widespread uprooting of families and innocents as a heedless and heartless deportation policy drives a scythe through immigrant communities.

The soul scythe is this weapon Einan uses to steal people’s souls.