rob
US /rɑːb/
UK /rɑːb/
1.
robar, atracar
take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force
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The gang planned to rob the bank at dawn.
La banda planeaba robar el banco al amanecer.
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He was arrested for trying to rob a convenience store.
Fue arrestado por intentar robar una tienda de conveniencia.
2.
despojar, privar
deprive (someone) of something by wrongdoing
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The scam artist tried to rob him of his life savings.
El estafador intentó despojarlo de los ahorros de toda su vida.
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The bad decision will rob them of their chance at success.
La mala decisión les robará la oportunidad de éxito.