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robbery

UK
/ˈrɒb.ər.i/
US
/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/
robberynoun
robberies
pl
UK
/ˈrɒb.ər.i/
US
/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
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'.
Translations
Additional translations
volEmploi attributif, surtout dans le vocabulaire policier.
Definitions
Relating to or involved in robbery crimes.
The robbery division handled cases involving armed theft.
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