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Meaning of robbed
The primary meaning of the word "robbed" is to take something away from someone by force or dishonesty.
Etymology of robbed
The word "robbed" originates from the Old French word "rober", meaning to rob or plunder, which is derived from the Germanic word "raubon", also meaning to rob or plunder.
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to describe the act of taking something by force or dishonesty.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Past tense of the verb "rob", meaning to take something away from someone by force or dishonesty, often in a violent or threatening manner.
- * To be deprived or bereaved of something, such as a right, opportunity, or quality.
Usage Examples
- The bank was robbed last night, and the police are still investigating.
- * She felt robbed of her chance to participate in the competition due to the technical issue.
- * The company was robbed of its intellectual property by a former employee.
Antonyms
returned
restored
reimbursed
repaid
compensated
rewarded
gained
acquired
obtained
retrieved
recovered
regained
given
donated
gifted
bestowed
granted
allowed
permitted
enabled