Synonyms of robbery

robbery

noun

ˈrä-b(ə-)rē 

as in stealing

the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner

the first sign that there had been a robbery was the broken door lock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stealing
• theft
• larceny
• kidnapping
• thievery
• burglary
• abduction
• embezzlement
• smuggling
• shoplifting
• carjacking
• graft
• looting
• housebreaking
• misappropriation
• peculation
• petit larceny
• hijacking
• piracy
• misapplication
• pilferage
• rustling
• embezzling
• pilfering
• rapine
• petty larceny
• plundering
• pillage
• spoliation
• poaching
• banditry
• despoliation
• purloining
• filching
• despoilment
• shanghaiing
• black marketeering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of robbery

The 2024 first-round pick was waived by the Detroit Lions in June after he was charged with eight felonies, four for robbery and four for kidnapping. — James Boyd, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The identity of the suspect in custody and their alleged role in the robbery were not shared by France’s minister of culture, Catherine Pégard, who broke news of the arrest. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

Ballout also had previous assault and robbery convictions, per the statement. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

In one instance, ALPRs helped police catch a suspect accused of domestic violence, vehicle robbery and possession of a firearm. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Phrases Containing robbery

• highway robbery