American English
/ɹɑbd̚/
One syllable.
Form of rob
The same spelling is used for both the past form and the past participle of rob.
Involving the illegal taking of money or property from a person or place, usually by force or threats.
Practice out loudInvolving the illegal taking of money or property from a person or place, usually by force or threats.
The thieves robbed the bank in broad daylight.
She was robbed at knifepoint on her way home.
Robbed is used for the person or place, not usually for the thing taken.
Involving making someone lose something important, such as freedom, hope, or energy.
The illness robbed him of his energy.
She was robbed of her chance to compete.
Double the final b before -ed and -ing: robbed, robbing.