rob
verb
How to pronounce rob?
The word rob sounds like rob
/rɑb/
What is the definition of rob?
verbrip off; ask an unreasonable price
verbtake something away by force or without the consent of the owner
Examples
- The burglars robbed him of all his money
Can 'rob' be used metaphorically?
- Yes, it can be used metaphorically to describe depriving someone of something, e.g., 'The scandal robbed her of her reputation.'