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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Veteran GOP strategist Rob Stutzman, a top adviser to Whitman during her 2010 campaign, said he didn’t think voters’ primary concern would be Steyer’s self-funding, but the money could make a difference.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Rob Witoff, head of platform at Coinbase, said a three-person pod now does work that previously required 10 to 15 people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

If Rob stayed then God knows what would have happened.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Rob was young and talented and had a bright future.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

rob

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