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Present participle for to unlawfully take possession of something
“The criminals broke through the ceiling to rob the jewelry from the vault.”
Present participle for to steal from or burgle a place, such as by plundering
“Every reasonable inference points to an intent on the part of Cole's assailant to rob the factory.”
Present participle for to steal from someone or a place using threats or violence
“The victim testified that the defendant tried to rob him at gunpoint and threatened to shoot him.”
Present participle for to dispossess someone of their belongings using deception
“I find it intolerable that an elected government should rob me of my savings.”
Present participle for to overcharge (someone) for something
“They were obviously trying to rob me blind with those exorbitant prices.”
Present participle for to deprive, especially of something important or deserved
“Such a ruling could effectively rob Congress of its oversight powers for a very long time.”
Present participle for to ambush or ensnare by hiding and unexpectedly intercepting
The act of pillaging or raiding a land or area
The act of stealing or misappropriating, especially of funds
Illegal entry of a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft
The act of forcefully dispossessing or depriving someone of something
Seeking to gain through the exploitation or plundering of land or property
Engaged in piracy or plunder
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