Rob of
verb
To take something away from someone, usually something important or desired.
His greedy relatives tried to rob him of his inheritance.

Often appears as...
- rob of joy
- rob of confidence
verb
To steal something valuable from a person or place.
Thieves robbed the museum of a priceless painting.

Often appears as...
- rob of money
- rob of valuables
verb
To take something away from someone, usually something important or desired.
His greedy relatives tried to rob him of his inheritance.

Often appears as...
- rob of joy
- rob of confidence
verb
To steal something valuable from a person or place.
Thieves robbed the museum of a priceless painting.

Often appears as...
- rob of money
- rob of valuables
Definition 1 of 2

Emotional Impact
Emphasizes the loss of something emotionally significant.

The scandal robbed him of his dignity.
Abstract Loss
Used for intangible items, not just physical theft.

The illness robbed her of the ability to sing.
Not Literal
Doesn't always involve crime; can describe unfair deprivation.

The mistake robbed us of a clear victory.
Emotional Impact
Emphasizes the loss of something emotionally significant.

The scandal robbed him of his dignity.
Abstract Loss
Used for intangible items, not just physical theft.

The illness robbed her of the ability to sing.
Not Literal
Doesn't always involve crime; can describe unfair deprivation.

The mistake robbed us of a clear victory.
Emotional Impact
Emphasizes the loss of something emotionally significant.

The scandal robbed him of his dignity.
Abstract Loss
Used for intangible items, not just physical theft.

The illness robbed her of the ability to sing.
Not Literal
Doesn't always involve crime; can describe unfair deprivation.

The mistake robbed us of a clear victory.
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