Robbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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robbed

 

[ rษ’bd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

criminal activity

The term 'robbed' typically refers to the act of taking someone else's property unlawfully, often by force or intimidation. It implies a direct confrontation between the perpetrator and the victim. Robbery can occur in various forms, such as armed robbery, pickpocketing, or burglary. The act of robbery is considered a serious crime and is punishable by law. The emotional and psychological impact on victims can be profound, leading to feelings of vulnerability and fear.

Synonyms

looted, plundered, stole, thieved

Examples of usage

  • She was robbed at gunpoint last night.
  • They robbed the bank in broad daylight.
  • He was accused of having robbed his neighbors.
  • The store was robbed during the holiday season.

Translations

Translations of the word "robbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roubado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‚เคŸ เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beraubt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dirampok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณั€ะฐะฑะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrabowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅชใ‚ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉrobรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soygun yapฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋‚œ๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณู’ุชูŽูˆู„ูŽู‰ ุนู„ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okradenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ olรบpenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆŠขๅŠซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oruspan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸurlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robado

Etymology

The word 'robbed' derives from the Middle English term 'robben', which means to seize or take away forcefully. This term is rooted in the Old French 'rober', and has its origins in the Latin word 'robbare', meaning to plunder or pillage. The concept of robbery has existed for centuries, with historical accounts showing that looting and banditry were prevalent in ancient societies. Over time, the legal definitions and societal perceptions of robbery have evolved, leading to the establishment of specific laws and regulations to protect individuals and property. In contemporary usage, 'robbed' encompasses a wide range of theft crimes, emphasizing the importance of personal safety and security in modern life.

Word Frequency Rank

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