"rob" Definition

Definitions for the word "rob" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
The inspissated juice of ripe fruit, obtained by evaporation of the juice over a fire till it acquires the consistence of a sirup. It is sometimes mixed with honey or sugar.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To take (something) away from by force; to strip by stealing; to plunder; to pillage; to steal from.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To take the property of (any one) from his person, or in his presence, feloniously, and against his will, by violence or by putting him in fear.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud; as, to rob one of his rest, or of his good name; a tree robs the plants near it of sunlight.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. i.
To take that which belongs to another, without right or permission, esp. by violence.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v.
(-bb-) (often foll. By of) 1 (also absol.) Take unlawfully from, esp. By force or threat (robbed the safe; robbed her of her jewels). 2 deprive of what is due or normal (robbed of sleep). robber n. [french rob(b)er from germanic]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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