rob

verb
UK: /rɒb/
US: /rɑːb/

  1. To take money or property from someone illegally, often using force or threats.

    1. Someone tried to rob the bank yesterday afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The masked men planned to rob the jewelry store late at night when the security was minimal. [ ] [ ]

  2. To deprive someone of something that they are entitled to or that brings them pleasure.

    1. The illness robbed her of her strength and vitality. [ ] [ ]
    2. Inflation can rob people of their savings and make it difficult to afford basic necessities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

loot burglarize steal pilfer plunder
rob noun

  1. The act of stealing or robbing.

    1. The bank rob was all over the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police are investigating the rob that occurred at the convenience store. [ ] [ ]
rob phrasal-verb

  1. Phrasal verb meaning to steal from a place or person.

    1. They robbed from the rich to give to the poor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thieves planned to rob from several houses in the neighborhood while everyone was asleep. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rob" in English means: To take money or property from someone illegally, often using force or threats., To deprive someone of something that they are entitled to or that brings them pleasure..

The phonetic transcription of "rob" is /rɒb/ in British English and /rɑːb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rob": loot, burglarize, steal, pilfer, plunder.

Example usage of "rob": "Someone tried to rob the bank yesterday afternoon.". More examples on the page.