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robbery

/ˈrɒb.ər.i/

/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/

robberynoun

robberies

/ˈrɒb.ər.i/

/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/

Translations

The bank was the target of a robbery last night.

Банк стал целью ограбления прошлой ночью.

The police are investigating the robbery that occurred in the neighborhood.

Полиция расследует грабеж, произошедший в районе.

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

robberyadjective

/ˈrɒb.ər.i/

/ˈrɑː.bɚ.i/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to robbery, e.g., 'robbery suspect' or 'robbery squad'.

Definitions

Relating to or involved in robbery crimes.

The robbery division handled cases involving armed theft.