rob
/rɑb/
verb
- To take property from a person or place illegally, often using force or threats.
- The thief robbed the old man of his wallet on the street.
- They robbed the store and escaped in a car.
- Someone tried to rob the bank but was caught by police.
- To deprive someone of something valuable or important in a non-physical way.
- His injury robbed him of the chance to play in the final game.
- The loud noise robbed her of a good night's sleep.
- The boring speech robbed the audience of their enthusiasm.