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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/
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.
Synonyms
theft
mugging
plunder
hold-up
heist
stickup
larceny
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'.

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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