rɔb v.tr. (robbed, robbing) (often foll. by of) 1
take unlawfully
from,
esp. by force or
threat of force (robbed
the safe; robbed
her of her jewels). 2
deprive of
what is
due or
normal (was robbed of my sleep). 3 (absol.)
commit robbery. ørob Peter to pay Paul take
away from
one to
give to
another,
discharge one
debt by incurring another. [ME f. OF rob(b)er f. Gmc:
cf. REAVE]