robs

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.

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