The difference between Rob and Thieve

When used as verbs, rob means to steal from, especially using force or violence, whereas thieve means to commit theft.


Rob is also noun with the meaning: the inspissated juice of ripe fruit, obtained by evaporation of the juice over a fire until it reaches a syrupy consistency. it is sometimes mixed with honey or sugar.

check bellow for the other definitions of Rob and Thieve

  1. Rob as a verb (transitive):

    To steal from, especially using force or violence.

    Examples:

    "He robbed three banks before he was caught."

  2. Rob as a verb (transitive):

    To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.

    Examples:

    "The best way to rob a bank is to own one."

  3. Rob as a verb (transitive, figuratively, used with "of"):

    To deprive (of).

    Examples:

    "Working all day robs me of any energy to go out in the evening."

  4. Rob as a verb (intransitive, slang):

    To burgle.

  5. Rob as a verb (intransitive):

    To commit robbery.

  6. Rob as a verb (sports):

    To take possession of the ball, puck etc. from.

  1. Rob as a noun:

    The inspissated juice of ripe fruit, obtained by evaporation of the juice over a fire until it reaches a syrupy consistency. It is sometimes mixed with honey or sugar.

  1. Thieve as a verb (intransitive):

    To commit theft.

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