rob
verb (used with object)
to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
robbed
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past participleof rob.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rob.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
robverb (used with object)to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
Example Sentences
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After being robbed, Lo Bianco blocked her bank cards, but the thieves managed to transfer almost $700 from a digital bank account.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Bowie was robbed of his evening and will surely be given a proper chance in Skopje.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
"Mr Law robbed my son of that chance to be well."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
She said she felt the experience robbed her of her sanctuary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
He thought of her only as the person win had robbed him, and, since robbers are deceitful, designing, and heartless people, he thought of her as-these.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
