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- [rob]
- /rɒb/
- /ˈrɒbɪŋ/
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- [rob]
- /rɒb/
Definitions of robbing word
- verb with object robbing to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from. 1
- verb with object robbing to deprive (someone) of some right or something legally due: They robbed her of her inheritance. 1
- verb with object robbing to plunder or rifle (a house, shop, etc.). 1
- verb with object robbing to deprive of something unjustly or injuriously: The team was robbed of a home run hitter when the umpire called it a foul ball. The shock robbed him of his speech. 1
- verb with object robbing Mining. to remove ore or coal from (a pillar). 1
- verb without object robbing to commit or practice robbery. 1
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Origin of robbing
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English robben < Old French robber < Germanic; compare Old High German roubōn. See reave1
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Parts of speech for Robbing
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robbing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
robbing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for robbing
adjective robbing
- freebooting — to act as a freebooter; plunder; loot.
- marauding — engaged in raiding for plunder, especially roaming about and ravaging an area: marauding bands of outlaws.
Top questions with robbing
- what does robbing the cradle mean?
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