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.
Phrases and idioms:
rob Peter to pay Paul take away from one to give to another, discharge one debt by incurring another.
Etymology: ME f. OF rob(b)er f. Gmc: cf. REAVE