robbed

word · lemma: rob

/ˈɹɑbd/
rahbd
/ɹˈɒbd/
robd

Definition

Past form of 'rob'. It means to steal money or property from a person, place, or business, usually by force or threat.

Usage & Nuances

Use 'rob' with the person or place that loses something: 'They robbed a bank' or 'He was robbed'. Use 'steal' for the thing taken: 'They stole money'. Common patterns: 'rob a bank', 'rob someone', 'get robbed'.

Example Sentences

The man robbed a bank last year.

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She was robbed on her way home.

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Someone robbed the small store at night.

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We got robbed outside the train station.

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He said he was robbed, but the police still had questions.

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I felt like I’d been robbed after paying that repair bill.

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