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Rob Definition & Meaning

1. To take something by force or threat of force.

Example: The thief robbed the bank at gunpoint.

2. To deprive someone of something valuable or important.

Example: The corrupt government official robbed the citizens of their rights.

3. To steal something without permission.

Example: The pickpocket robbed the tourist's wallet while they were distracted.

4. To cheat or swindle someone.

Example: The dishonest contractor robbed the homeowner by overcharging for shoddy work.

5. To plunder or pillage a place.

Example: The invading army robbed the village of its resources and treasures.

Examples of the word rob used in sentences.

  • They robbed the bank and escaped with millions of dollars.
  • She was shocked when she found out her neighbor's house had been robbed.
  • He robbed a store and got caught by the police.
  • He decided to rob the vending machine for a quick snack.
  • She was afraid of getting robbed while walking home alone.
  • My friend was so furious when she found out that her ex-boyfriend had robbed her of her prized possession.
  • Someone robbed my wallet on the bus and I lost all my money.
  • After robbing the store, the thief was caught by the police and sentenced to prison.
  • The dark alley was the perfect place for robbers to wait and rob unsuspecting pedestrians.
  • He had no intention to rob the bank, but the temptation was too great to resist.
  • The thief was caught in the act of attempting to rob the bank.
  • I feel like I've been robbed of my time because my work hours are so long.
  • She was robbed of her ability to walk after a car accident, but she didn't let it stop her from pursuing her dreams.
  • He was so nervous during the presentation that his mind went blank, and the experience completely robbed him of his confidence.
  • The convenience store was robbed last night, and the police are currently investigating the incident.
  • The museum exhibit featured a famous painting that was once robbed and then later recovered.
  • Despite the security measures in place, the bank was robbed by a group of armed robbers.
  • I was robbed of my wallet while walking home last night.
  • The police managed to apprehend the suspect before he could rob the convenience store.
  • The hacker attempted to rob me of my personal information by sending a phishing email.
  • The natural disaster robbed the small town of its livelihood, leaving the residents in a state of despair.
  • The harsh winters often rob the farmers of their crops, causing them to suffer significant losses.
  • The bank manager was accused of robbing the customers of their savings through fraudulent schemes.
  • Despite having a tight security system, the museum was robbed of one of its most valuable paintings.
  • The thief tried to rob the elderly woman of her purse, but he was caught by a passerby.
  • The artist's unique style was so captivating that it seemed to rob the viewer of their senses.
  • The company was accused of trying to rob its employees of their well-deserved bonuses.
  • It's not right to rob someone of their childhood, but unfortunately, many children are forced to grow up too fast.
  • Despite his efforts to rob the bank, the criminal was caught by the police.
  • The severe weather conditions robbed the small town of its electricity and water supply.
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