rob
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
to deprive (someone) of some right or something legally due: They robbed her of her inheritance.
to plunder or rifle (a house, shop, etc.).
to deprive of something unjustly or injuriously: The team was robbed of a home run hitter when the umpire called it a foul ball. The shock robbed him of his speech.
Mining. to remove ore or coal from (a pillar).
Idioms about rob
rob Peter to pay Paul, to take something from one person or thing to pay one's debt or hypothetical debt to another, as to sacrifice one's health by overworking.
Origin of rob
1synonym study For rob
Other words for rob
Other words from rob
- un·robbed, adjective
Words that may be confused with rob
- burglarize, mug, rip off, rob , steal
Other definitions for Rob (2 of 2)
a male given name, form of Robert.
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How to use rob in a sentence
Making mothering and working an either/or robs us all of the powerful contributions mothers make to our economy.
Why Obama’s Plan for Working Moms Just Won’t Work | Cathy Reisenwitz | July 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn a way, anything is slavery that robs you of your ability to control your own life.
Fringe Factor: The Common Core Will Turn Your Kids as Gay as Possible | Caitlin Dickson | May 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe vehemently decries their use, saying “it robs the game of integrity and legitimacy.”
Speed Read: Highlights From Mariano Rivera’s Memoir, ‘The Closer’ | Ben Teitelbaum | May 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd stars have lost a lot of their shine, which robs agents of leverage.
While it robs the House of Windsor of a character who added much-needed glamour and sex appeal to the soap opera, she is free.
It cannot be too strongly condemned, for its introduction robs the reeds of their characteristic virility of tone.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building | George Laing MillerDon't you see that his being my husband robs the situation of its charm, the vagueness that might have been its danger?
The Creators | May SinclairEach phase has its special beauty, which interests the traveller and robs his journey of monotony.
Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt | R. Talbot KellyA bitterly cold wind not only robs one of much heat, but lowers the vitality as well.
Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 | Charles Kenneth Howard-BuryIt robs men of the jury trial, it robs them of habeas corpus, and forty other things.
The Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act | Lydia Maria Child
British Dictionary definitions for rob
/ (rɒb) /
(tr) to take something from (someone) illegally, as by force or threat of violence
to plunder (a house, shop, etc)
(tr) to deprive unjustly: to be robbed of an opportunity
Origin of rob
1Derived forms of rob
- robber, noun
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