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rob someone of something

to deprive someone of something, not necessarily by theft. What you have done has robbed me of my dignity! If you do that, you will rob yourself of your future.

See also: of, rob

rob of

v.

1. To deprive someone of something by stealing it: The thief robbed us of our money. I was robbed of my car.

2. To deprive something or someone of something, to injurious effect: This parasite robs trees of sap. The malicious rumor robbed me of my professional standing.

See also: of, rob