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What is "robbery" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does robbery mean in English? Meaning of robbery definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "robbery" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "robbery": larceny by threat of violence

Noun

  • Meaning: larceny by threat of violence
  • Synonyms: robbery
  • Hyponyms: armed robbery caper dacoity dakoity heist highjacking highway robbery hijacking holdup job rip-off rolling stickup
  • Hypernyms: larceny stealing theft thievery thieving

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈrɒbəˌri/, /ˈrɒbri/

    Meaning of "robbery": plundering during riots or in wartime

    Noun

  • Meaning: plundering during riots or in wartime
  • Synonyms: looting robbery
  • Hypernyms: pillage pillaging plundering

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈrɒbəˌri/, /ˈrɒbri/

    Synonyms:

    felony, heist, holdup, embezzlement, larceny, theft, burglary, wrongdoing, break-in, caper, stickup, job, hit, thievery, mortal sin, looting, mugging, purse-snatching, unlawful act,

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