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robbed

UK/ɹɒbd//ɹɑbd/

robbed is the simple past and past participle of rob.

Meaning of rob

Verb

rob (third-person singular simple present robs, present participle robbing, simple past and past participle robbed)

  1. (transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
    • He robbed three banks before he was caught.
  2. (transitive) To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
    • The best way to rob a bank is to own one.
  3. (figuratively, transitive) To deprive (of).
    • Working all day robs me of any energy to go out in the evening.
  4. (slang, transitive) To burgle.
    • Her house was robbed.2008 September 4, National Public Radio, All Things Considered
  5. (UK, slang, transitive) To steal.
    • That bloke robbed my phone!
  6. (intransitive) To commit robbery.

See all 11 meanings of rob

Phrases with robbed

Questions about robbed

What is robbed the simple past and past participle of?
Robbed is the simple past and past participle of rob.
How do you pronounce robbed?
Robbed is pronounced /ɹɑbd/ (US).

Words near robbed in the dictionary

  1. Robayo
  2. Robayos
  3. Robb
  4. robb'd
  5. robbable
  6. robbed
  7. robbed blind
  8. robbed out
  9. robbed Peter to pay Paul
  10. robbed the cradle
  11. robbee

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