<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.</li><li>to deprive (someone) of some right or something legally due: They robbed her of her inheritance.</li><li>Synonyms: cheat, defraud.</li><li>to plunder or rifle (a house, shop, etc.).</li><li>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.</li><li>Mining: to remove ore or coal from (a pillar).</li></ul></li><li>(used without object)<ul><li>to commit or practice robbery.</li></ul></li></ul>