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| rob [ rob ] (past and past participle robbed, present participle rob·bing, 3rd person present singular robs) |
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1. transitive verb deprive somebody illegally: to take something illegally from a person or place, especially by using force, threats, or violence
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2. transitive verb deprive somebody unfairly: to deprive somebody of something due, expected, or wanted
  Many claimed the team was robbed of another title.
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3. transitive verb deprive somebody or something injuriously: to deprive somebody or something of something, causing harm
Excessive stress robs the body of nutrients.
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4. intransitive verb commit robbery: to commit robbery, especially habitually
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5. transitive verb crime
Same as stealv (sense 1)
They broke in and robbed the TV and video.
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| [12th century. < Old French rober< Germanic] |
