rob

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To steal from, especially using force or violence.

   • He robbed three banks before he was caught.
2. 2

   To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously

   To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.

   • The best way to rob a bank is to own one.
   • I never robbed the soldiers of their pay.
3. 3

   To deprive (of).

   • Working all day robs me of any energy to go out in the evening.
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   1. 4

      To burgle.

      • Her house was robbed.
   2. 5

      To steal.

      • That bloke robbed my phone!
   3. 6

      To commit robbery.

   4. 7

      To take possession of the ball, puck etc. from.

      • Kevin Mirallas then robbed Bacary Sagna to run into the area and draw another save from Szczesny as the Gunners held on to lead at the break.
   5. 8

      A syrup made of evaporating fruit juice over a fire, usually mixed with sugar or honey,…

      A syrup made of evaporating fruit juice over a fire, usually mixed with sugar or honey, and especially used for medicinal purposes.

   6. 9

      A diminutive of the male given name Robert.

   7. 10

      A surname transferred from the given name, derived from Robert.

   8. 11

      Region of background (in digital images).

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