Meaning of the word rob in English

What does rob mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rob

US /rɑːb/

UK /rɑːb/

take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force

Example:

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The gang planned to rob the bank at dawn.

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He was arrested for trying to rob a convenience store.

Synonym:

steal burgle pillage plunder loot

deprive (someone) of something by wrongdoing

Example:

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The scam artist tried to rob him of his life savings.

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The bad decision will rob them of their chance at success.

Synonym:

deprive strip divest dispossess

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