Pronunciation: /rɑb/
noun a person who commits robbery or a robbery incident
A1 The police caught the robbers before they could escape.
A2 The rob at the bank was unsuccessful due to the quick response of the security guards.
B1 The jewelry store owner was devastated after the rob that took place last night.
B2 The rob of the art museum was carefully planned and executed by a group of skilled thieves.
C1 The investigation into the rob revealed a sophisticated network of criminals operating in the city.
C2 The rob of the high-end boutique was orchestrated by a notorious crime syndicate known for their elaborate heists.
verb to take something unlawfully or by force
A1 The thief tried to rob the bank, but he was caught by the police.
A2 She was robbed of her wallet while walking home from the store.
B1 The burglars managed to rob the jewelry store without setting off any alarms.
B2 The con artist was skilled at robbing unsuspecting tourists of their valuables.
C1 The heist was meticulously planned in order to rob the casino of millions of dollars.
C2 The master thief had successfully robbed numerous banks without leaving a trace.
formal The masked thief attempted to rob the bank last night.
informal I heard someone tried to rob the convenience store down the street.
slang Did you hear about that guy trying to rob the liquor store? What a dumb move.
figurative His harsh words seemed to rob her of her confidence.
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