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robber

UK
/ˈrɒbə/
US
/ˈrɑːbər/

Translations

robbernoun
robbers
pl
UK
/ˈrɒbə/
US
/ˈrɑːbər/
The police arrested the robber shortly after the bank heist.
La police a arrêté le voleur peu après le braquage de la banque.
Additional translations
braqueurSurtout quand le vol est commis par menace ou par la force.
Synonyms
bandit
highwayman
looter
pirate
criminal
mugger
burglar
thief
robberadjective
UK
/ˈrɒbə/
US
/ˈrɑːbər/
Used primarily attributively before another noun (e.g., robber crab, robber fly).
voleurEmploi attributif, surtout dans des désignations comme « crabe voleur ».
The island is famous for its huge robber crabs.
L'île est célèbre pour ses énormes crabes voleurs.

Definitions

robbernoun
A person who commits robbery, typically by force or threat of force.
The police arrested the robber shortly after the bank heist.
robberadjective
Attributive; relating to, characteristic of, or involved in robbery, especially used before another noun.
The island is famous for its huge robber crabs.
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