Robbery

/ˈrɒb.ər.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by the use of force or threat of force.

The bank was closed for the day after a robbery occurred in the early afternoon.

An instance of stealing; a theft.

The robbery was captured on the store's security cameras.

The crime of taking or attempting to take anything of value from another by means of force or fear.

He was convicted of robbery and sentenced to five years in prison.

An act of robbery, especially when it involves violence.

Witnesses reported that the robbery was particularly violent and frightening.

From Middle English 'roberie', from Old French 'roberie', from 'rober', meaning to rob.

armed robbery

Robbery involving the use of a weapon.

commercial robbery

Robbery that takes place in a business setting.

bank robbery

The act of robbing a bank.

rob

To take property unlawfully from a person or place.

thief

A person who steals.

burglar

A person who breaks into a building with the intent to commit a crime.

A stick-up.

The clerk was terrified during the stick-up at the store.

A get away.

They planned a get away after the robbery to avoid getting caught.