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Synonyms of robbery
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 for robbery
Words Related to robbery
- abduction,
- carjacking,
- hijacking
- (also highjacking),
- kidnapping
- (also kidnaping),
- shanghaiing
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The first known use of robbery was in the 13th century
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