Pronunciation

/rɒb/

Definitions

• Noun: A crime in which someone takes something valuable (such as money or property) from another person, often by force or threat. Oxford
• Verb: To take something (especially money or possessions) from someone by force or illegally. Cambridge
• Verb: (informal) To deceive or cheat someone, especially by taking something that belongs to them. Merriam-Webster

Phrases

• “Rob a bank” refers to committing a robbery at a financial institution.
• “Rob Peter to pay Paul” is a phrase meaning to take from one person to give to another, often implying unfairness.
• “Robust” (adjective) describes something that is strong and healthy.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The police were investigating a series of armed robberies in the city.”
• Verb: “He was robbed of his wallet while jogging in the park.”
• Verb (informal): “The company accused him of robbing them of their intellectual property.”

Synonyms

• Burglary
• Plunder
• Robbery
• Steal
• Extort
• Exploit (in the context of taking advantage)
• Robustly (adverb; unrelated meaning)