26984 words

rob

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
to take money or property illegally from a place, organization, or person, often using violence:

Examples:

The terrorists financed themselves by robbing banks.
My wallet's gone! I've been robbed!
They robbed the company of $2 million.
2
If someone is robbed of something they deserve or want, it is taken away from them:

Examples:

A last-minute injury robbed me of my place on the team.
3
to take money or property from a person or place illegally:

Examples:

Two men robbed the store last night.
4
If someone is robbed of a quality, that quality is taken away:

Examples:

Elderly people should not be robbed of their dignity.
5
to take money or property illegally from a place, organization, or person:

Examples:

The bank was robbed last year.
rob sb of sth They were robbed of their life insurance.
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