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/ˈrɒb.ər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who unlawfully takes property from another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it, often involving threats or force.
The robber broke into the jewelry store late at night.
A person who commits theft, especially in a way that indicates planning or confrontation.
The police caught the robber just after he stole a car.
A criminal who uses violence or intimidation to take money or goods from someone.
Witnesses described the robber as wearing a ski mask during the heist.
An individual known for taking things unlawfully, especially on the street or in a public area.
She was too scared to walk home alone after hearing about the local robber.
A person who engages in theft, typically in a more organized manner, like a gang member.
The police dismantled a gang of robbers that had been terrorizing the city for months.
Etymology
From Middle English 'robber', from Old French 'rober', from Latin 'rapere' meaning to seize or take by force.
Common Phrases and Expressions
armed robber
A robber who is armed with a weapon, typically a firearm.
bank robber
A person who steals money from a bank, usually through threatening behavior.
carjacker
A robber who steals vehicles, often by force.
Related Words
robbery
The act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat.
crime
An act committed in violation of a law prohibiting it.
Slang Meanings
stick-up man
The stick-up man entered the convenience store with a mask and a gun.
thief in the night
They called him a thief in the night because he would sneak into houses to steal while people were asleep.