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Difference Between Rob Thief Steal

This document defines and distinguishes the terms "robber", "thief", "robbery", "theft", "rob", and "steal". It explains that a robber or thief refers to the person committing the act, while robbery and theft refer to the event or crime. Rob refers to the action of taking property through force or threat of force, often used in the past tense. Steal refers specifically to taking a particular object without permission.

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Difference Between Rob Thief Steal

This document defines and distinguishes the terms "robber", "thief", "robbery", "theft", "rob", and "steal". It explains that a robber or thief refers to the person committing the act, while robbery and theft refer to the event or crime. Rob refers to the action of taking property through force or threat of force, often used in the past tense. Steal refers specifically to taking a particular object without permission.

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Difference between rob, thief, and steal

Robber or Thief (n.)= the person

The robbers ran away from the police.

The thief took my laptop and cell phone.

Give me all your money! the robber said.

The thieves were tall, white men who looked about 22 years old. One had
brown hair and the other was blonde.

Robbery (n.) = the event

Police are investigating the robbery of the Main Street Bank.

The robbery occurred at 4:30 PM.

Three employees were injured during the armed robbery.


(an armed robbery means there were weapons guns or knives)

Theft (n.) = the event or the crime (in the justice system)

He was sentenced to eight years in prison for the theft of a motorcycle.

We immediately reported the theft to the police.

Ken was accused of identity theft.

Rob (v.) = the action


Often used in the past as robbed:

Donald robbed a total of five supermarkets before being caught by the


police.

My favorite pizza shop was robbed last month. Luckily, no one was hurt.

I was robbed at gunpoint while walking home from work.

Steal / Stolen (v.) = the action of taking something specific

The thief stole a gold necklace from the womans bedroom.

Wendys wallet was stolen on the subway.

Jim was caught stealing money from his own company.

Rachel tried to steal Carlas boyfriend.

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