rob
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- pronunciation:
- rab
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
robs, robbing, robbed |
| definition 1: |
to steal from by using force or threats.
A thief broke into his house and robbed him.- synonyms:
- rip off
- similar words:
- mug
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| definition 2: |
to take something away from (someone) unfairly or harmfully.
Rain robbed her of a day at the beach.- antonyms:
- enrich
- similar words:
- deprive
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| related words: |
loot, pick, sack, steal, strip |
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| derivation: |
robber (n.) |
rob or steal?
Both
rob and
steal have to do with taking something in a way that is against the law.
Rob emphasizes the person or place from which something is taken.
Steal emphasizes the thing that was taken. You rob someone of something, but you steal something from someone.
Compare:
- Someone robbed the store! They stole all the money!
- Someone robbed John of his wallet. John was robbed.
- Someone stole a wallet from John. The wallet was stolen.
Word Builder: rob +
- robber:
a person who robs.
- robbery:
the crime of robbing.