1 (with of) to take (something) away from; to deprive of -- cướp đi; lấy đi
The necessity of keeping alliance options open has robbed the parties of their ability to make convincing ideological appeals.
Such a defence succeeds only by robbing the axiom of its force.
Symonds' death robbed the project of a powerful figure; however, the greater part of the developmental work on the plywood was carried out after 1961.
His bank robbing enjoyed an authorizing environment comprised of many who felt no natural or abundant love for the state.
It was never our intent to undercut the primacy of the traditional great works or to rob eager young minds of contact with those works.
A pipe-maker was robbed of his muslin cravat, striped handkerchief, leather shoes and iron buckles.
It is our opinion that lying to clients about a terminal illness robs them of the opportunity to say goodbye and to address unfinished business.
The renewed fighting has shattered years of negotiations, but more importantly, robbed its citizens of trusting the other side and of the peace process.
