robbery

rob·bery

noun \ˈrä-b(ə-)rē\

plural rob·ber·ies

Definition of ROBBERY

: the act or practice of robbing; specifically : larceny from the person or presence of another by violence or threat

Examples of ROBBERY

1. a series of armed robberies
2. They foiled a bank robbery.
3. He is charged with attempted robbery.
4. She was arrested for robbery.

First Known Use of ROBBERY

13th century

Related to ROBBERY

Synonyms: larceny, theft, stealing, thievery

Related Words: burglary, housebreaking; embezzlement, embezzling, graft, misapplication, misappropriation, peculation; petit larceny, petty larceny; filching, pilferage, pilfering, purloining, shoplifting; abduction, carjacking, hijacking (also highjacking), kidnapping (also kidnaping), shanghaiing; despoilment, despoliation, looting, pillage, plundering, rapine, spoliation; poaching, rustling; black marketeering, smuggling; banditry, piracy

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