Rob: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when someone takes money or property illegally from a person or place, often with the use of violence or threat.

• They decided to rob the bank in broad daylight.
• She was robbed while walking home last night.

General term for someone who steals, without specifying how they do it or from where. It can apply to any instance of theft.

• The thief stole her wallet from her bag.
• He was known as a notorious art thief.

Used when referring to someone who illegally enters buildings, usually at night, to steal things without confronting anyone.

• The burglar broke a window to enter the house.
• Police caught a burglar red-handed in the act.

Typically used to describe a member of an outlaw gang who ambushes and robs people in isolated areas. This term often has a historical or dramatic connotation.

• The travelers were warned about bandits on the road.
• The old western movie featured a gang of ruthless bandits.

Duplicate entry; see previous.

• Duplicate entry; see previous.

To take something that does not belong to you without permission. Does not necessarily involve violence or direct confrontation.

• He was caught trying to steal a car.
• Someone stole my phone from my bag.

To steal goods, usually in a violent and forceful manner, often used in the context of war or invasion.

• The invaders plundered the village, leaving nothing behind.
• Pirates plundered the coastal towns.

To steal goods, typically during a war or riot. Often involves taking advantage of chaotic situations.

• The rioters looted several stores during the blackout.
• Historical artifacts were looted during the war.