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rob Synonyms
Another word for rob
Choosing another word for rob depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To take property unlawfully from a person or place by force, threat of force, or stealth.
Usage Example
"Masked thieves attempted to plunder the downtown jewelry store late last night."
Strongest
plunder
pillage
loot
Strong
burglarize
burgle
mug
hold up
ransack
fleece
rip off
• verb (Context 2)
To deprive someone of something needed, deserved, or rightfully theirs.
Usage Example
"A sudden ankle injury threatened to deprive the sprinter of her chance at a championship medal."
Strongest
deprive
Strong
bereave
divest
strip
cheat
defraud
Weak
deny
• noun (Context 3)
The thickened, concentrated juice or pulp of ripe fruit, boiled down to the consistency of a syrup or conserve and often sweetened with sugar or honey.
Usage Example
"The traditional apothecary recipe called for a spoonful of elderberry syrup dissolved in warm water."
Strong
syrup
conserve
Opposites of rob
The opposite of rob shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
endow
provide
bestow
restitute
grant
reimburse
compensate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rob. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rob