rob
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rahbIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɑb
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
transitivefigurativelyused with "of"
To deprive (of).
transitive
To steal from, especially using force or violence.
intransitive
To commit robbery.
transitiveslang
To burgle.
noun
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
A syrup made of evaporating fruit juice over a fire, usually mixed with sugar or honey, and especially used for medicinal purposes.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
Used this way, rob is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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