rob
Meaning
To rob means to take property or money from someone unlawfully, often by using force or intimidation.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rob" with "steal"; "rob" implies direct confrontation with a person.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
a
long
day
at
work
,
the
commute
had
robbed
Maria
of
almost
all
her
energy
by
the
time
she
reached
the
small
park
near
her
flat
.
She
sat
on
a
bench
,
checked
her
phone
,
and
decided
to
rest
for
a
few
minutes
before
catching
the
bus
.
Watching
a
couple
of
people
feeding
birds
made
her
feel
calmer
,
and
she
slowly
breathed
more
easily
.
When
the
bus
arrived
she
felt
ready
to
go
home
and
cook
a
simple
meal
.
Common Phrases
rob a bank
rob someone of something
rob at gunpoint
Synonyms
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