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robbery

UK
/ˈrɒb.ər.i/
US
/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/

Translations

robberynoun
robberies
pl
UK
/ˈrɒb.ər.i/
US
/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/
braquageSurtout pour un vol avec violence, souvent à main armée.
The police are investigating a series of robberies in the neighborhood.
La police enquête sur une série de braquages dans le quartier.
The bank was closed for investigation after the robbery.
La banque a été fermée pour enquête après le vol.
Additional translations
arnaqueFamilier, pour un prix ou un tarif jugé excessif.
Synonyms
heist
theft
larceny
stickup
hold-up
plunder
mugging
burglary
robberyadjective
UK
/ˈrɒb.ər.i/
US
/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to robbery, e.g., 'robbery suspect' or 'robbery squad'.
Additional translations
volEmploi attributif, surtout dans le vocabulaire policier.

Definitions

robberynoun
The act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force.
The bank was closed for investigation after the robbery.
An instance of such an act; a crime involving theft with violence or threat.
The police are investigating a series of robberies in the neighborhood.
An act or instance of gross overcharging or swindling; an extortionate price or fee.
Ten dollars for a cup of coffee is plain robbery.
robberyadjective
Relating to or involved in robbery crimes.
The robbery division handled cases involving armed theft.
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