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robbed

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɑbd// UK //ɹˈɒbd// robbed

v. to have something stolen from you by force or threats. You use this when a person or a place like a bank loses money or items because of a crime.

v. to take property from a person or place illegally by using force or the threat of violence. Transitive — the direct object is typically the victim or the location, not the stolen item itself.


SIMPLE

The thieves robbed the bank in broad daylight.

CONTEXTUAL

He was robbed at knifepoint while walking home through the park late last night.

COMPLEX

The historical drama depicts a group of outlaws who robbed wealthy travelers to fund their rebellion against the local governor.

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The verb is transitive and takes the victim or location as the direct object. Use 'of' to specify the stolen items (e.g., 'robbed him of his watch').

Pitfall

They robbed my phoneThey stole my phoneYou rob a person or a place, but you steal an object. Use 'rob' for the victim and 'steal' for the item.

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