robing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of taking something, especially clothing, from someone, often by force or deception.

  - "During the robbery, the thief took the victim's wallet and jewelry."
  - "The king ordered his men to rob the neighboring village."

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Synonyms

dight , don , put on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with robing
roving , groveling , droving

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Variants

List of all variants of robing that leads to same result
robe , robed , robes , robing , robin , robins

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Etymology

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The word 'robing' comes from the Old English word 'robian', meaning 'to plunder' or 'to steal'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'robing' is also used in the context of religious ceremonies, where the priest or bishop puts on their robes before performing the service.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to be robbed on New Year's Eve, as it is believed that it will bring good fortune in the coming year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Theft: Robing is a type of theft, which involves taking someone's property without their consent.

2. Burglary: Robing can also refer to breaking and entering someone's property with the intent to steal.

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Culture

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In literature, robing is often used as a metaphor for betrayal or deceit. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago deceives Othello into believing that his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful to him, leading to a tragic turn of events.

How to Memorize "robing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a masked thief sneaking into a house at night and taking valuable items.
   - Visualize the feeling of being robbed and the sense of violation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'robing' with the image of a thief wearing a mask and gloves.
   - Think of the word 'thief' when you see or hear the word 'robing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Robbing is stealing with a mask on'.
   - Think of the word 'robbed' and remember the 'B' in 'robbed' stands for 'Burglar'.

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