what could be the possible difference between rob and steal? In what context, are each of them used?
P Proffy Member Joined Oct 5, 2012 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Mar 20, 2014 #1 what could be the possible difference between rob and steal? In what context, are each of them used?
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Mar 20, 2014 #2 Legally, "robbery" requires the presence of the victim. An element of the crime involves fear of bodily harm. Stealing/burglary does not. However, in common usage, several terms are often used interchangeably.
Legally, "robbery" requires the presence of the victim. An element of the crime involves fear of bodily harm. Stealing/burglary does not. However, in common usage, several terms are often used interchangeably.
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Mar 20, 2014 #3 Proffy said: What could be the possible difference between 'rob' and 'steal'? In what context[no comma] are each of them used? Click to expand... Please reread emsr2d2's post #4 here, and see the Similar Threads below.
Proffy said: What could be the possible difference between 'rob' and 'steal'? In what context[no comma] are each of them used? Click to expand... Please reread emsr2d2's post #4 here, and see the Similar Threads below.