Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rob
verb
/rɒb/
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Definition
To take something from someone unlawfully or through force.
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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.
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Meaning
To steal from a person or place, especially with the use of violence or threats.
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Synonyms
- steal
- plunder
- loot
- burglarize
- heist