Definitions

rob

[rob] / rɒb /

VERB

steal, deprive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bereave break into cheat defraud divest hijack loot lose mug plunder raid ransack strip

STRONG

abscond appropriate burglarize burgle con cop defalcate despoil disinherit dispossess embezzle filch heist hustle liberate lift oust peculate pilfer pillage pinch promote purloin relieve requisition rifle roll sack scrounge snitch strong-arm swindle swipe take thieve withhold

WEAK

do out of hold up rip off stick up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

give help receive

STRONG

be honest bequeath offer protect return

Example Sentences

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The benefit of pods is speed, agility and the ability to do more, faster, with fewer resources, said Rob Witoff, head of platform at Coinbase.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"Rob just didn't take to him," Dorrian said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta said during a news conference on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"Californians should be able to trust that the seats they purchase match the representations made during the sales process," Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“Hey, Rob, what’s up, man? Is your dad home?”

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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