# rob vs rood

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rob
*verb · IPA /ɹɔb/ · frequency rank #3,979*
To steal from, especially using force or violence.

### rood
*noun · IPA /ɹuːd/ · frequency rank #48,460*
A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/rob-vs-rood