ληστεύω — meaning in English

English meaning

• mug noun A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks, without a saucer.
• rob verb To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.

Senses

ληστεύω is used for these senses in English:

• mug (transitive) To assault for the purpose of robbery.
• rob (transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
• rob (intransitive) To commit robbery.

mug — full definition

1. noun A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks, without a saucer.
2. noun (informal) A person's face.
3. noun (British, informal) A gullible or easily fooled person.
4. verb To attack and rob someone, usually in public.
5. verb To make exaggerated facial expressions, especially for a camera.

rob — full definition

1. verb To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
2. verb To unfairly deprive someone of something they deserve.

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