robbery

noun
UK: /ˈrɒb.ər.i/
US: /ˈrɑː.bər.i/

  1. The crime of stealing from someone or some place by using force or the threat of force.

    1. The bank robbery happened yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Armed robbery is a serious crime that can lead to many years in prison. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of stealing something, especially of large value, from a person or place using violence or threats.

    1. The robbery occurred late at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police are investigating the audacious robbery of the museum's priceless artifacts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

heist burglary plunder larceny theft
robbery noun

  1. The act of unfairly depriving someone of something valuable, such as a victory or an opportunity.

    1. It felt like a robbery when they lost. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many fans felt the referee's decision was a robbery of the team's chance to win. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "robbery" in English means: The crime of stealing from someone or some place by using force or the threat of force., An act of stealing something, especially of large value, from a person or place using violence or threats..

The phonetic transcription of "robbery" is /ˈrɒb.ər.i/ in British English and /ˈrɑː.bər.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "robbery": heist, burglary, plunder, larceny, theft.

Example usage of "robbery": "The bank robbery happened yesterday.". More examples on the page.