Meaning & Definition of word "Rob"

Rob

/rɒb/

1. to take property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force.
- Example: The masked man attempted to rob the bank in broad daylight.
2. to steal from someone or something.
- Example: They planned to rob the jewelry store during the night.
3. to deprive someone of something by taking it away.
- Example: The unfair rules seemed to rob the players of their chance to win.
4. to take something valuable from someone in a way that is unfair or unjust.
- Example: The scam artist tried to rob her of her life savings with a fake investment scheme.

Middle English 'roben', derived from Old French 'rober', which originates from Germanic roots.

rob Peter to pay Paul:

To take money from one place to pay another, often creating a cycle of debt.

rob the cradle:

To date or marry someone much younger than oneself.

got robbed:

To be cheated or swindled out of money or possessions.

robbery:

The act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place.

robber:

A person who commits robbery.

robbed:

Past tense of rob; having been stolen from.

Meaning: To outsmart someone and take advantage of them.

Example Sentence: I can't believe you let him rob you like that in the poker game!

Meaning: To leave someone feeling taken advantage of or cheated.

Example Sentence: That deal was so shady, it felt like they really robbed us.