Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rob

verb
/rɒb/
Definition
To take something from someone unlawfully or through force.
Examples
  • He was planning to rob the bank at midnight.
  • Thieves tried to rob her while she was walking home.
  • They were caught trying to rob a jewelry store.
Meaning
To steal from a person or place, especially with the use of violence or threats.
Synonyms
  • steal
  • plunder
  • loot
  • burglarize
  • heist