rob (Meaning)
rob (v)
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
rob (n.)
The inspissated juice of ripe fruit, obtained by evaporation of the juice over a fire till it acquires the consistence of a sirup. It is sometimes mixed with honey or sugar.
rob (v. t.)
To take (something) away from by force; to strip by stealing; to plunder; to pillage; to steal from.
To take the property of (any one) from his person, or in his presence, feloniously, and against his will, by violence or by putting him in fear.
To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud; as, to rob one of his rest, or of his good name; a tree robs the plants near it of sunlight.
rob (v. i.)
To take that which belongs to another, without right or permission, esp. by violence.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rob
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rob Sentence Examples
- The masked intruders broke into the home and robbed them of their valuables.
- The cunning thief robbed the elderly couple of their life savings.
- The armed robbers demanded all the cash in the bank, threatening to harm customers.
- The identity of the person who robbed the jewelry store remains unknown.
- The robbery was meticulously planned, with multiple accomplices involved.
- The stolen car was used as a getaway vehicle in a daring bank robbery.
- The security guard prevented a robbery attempt at the convenience store.
- The police are investigating the armed robbery of a gas station.
- The suspect confessed to his role in the robbery of a local business.
- The victims of the robbery were left traumatized by the experience.
FAQs About the word rob
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner, rip off; ask an unreasonable priceThe inspissated juice of ripe fruit, obtained by evaporation
burglarize, exploit, steal (from), strip, burgle, plunder, sack, cheat,loot, spoil
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The masked intruders broke into the home and robbed them of their valuables.
The cunning thief robbed the elderly couple of their life savings.
The armed robbers demanded all the cash in the bank, threatening to harm customers.
The identity of the person who robbed the jewelry store remains unknown.
