Synonyms for robbery
ˈrɒb ə rirob·be·ry

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1. robbery

   Synonyms:
   theft, larceny, pillage, plundering, depredation, spoliation

   Antonyms:
   guarding, protecting, indemnifying, compensating, enriching

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1. robberynoun

   larceny by threat of violence

   Synonyms:
   looting

2. looting, robberynoun

   plundering during riots or in wartime

   Synonyms:
   looting

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1. • Larceny
   • Plundering

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1. robberynoun

   Synonyms:
   depredation, peculation, theft, larceny, spoliation, plunder, pillage, spoil

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1. robberynoun

   Synonyms:
   larceny, burglary, theft, plundering, piracy, peculation, depredation, brigandage, buccaneering, despoliation, loot, sack

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1. List of paraphrases for "robbery":

   theft, burglary, looting, vol, hold-up, stick-up, break-in, stickup, flight, holdup, snatching, rob, banditry, robo, heist, larceny, pillaging, flights, stealing, stolen, pillage

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1. Michelle Yu:

   The Honolulu Police Department is continuing to investigate this weekend’s incident involving Mr. Robert Allenby, detectives have opened second-degree robbery and fraudulent use of credit card investigations.

2. Kardashian West:

   I definitely see the things that I brought on Kardashian West, the biggest being the robbery, just being flashy and oversharing my every move on social media. But I enjoy my life.

3. Cory Lowe:

   These are people who make a living stealing and reselling. This is not a one-time opportunistic or need-based robbery.

4. Greg Abbott:

   As Governor, my top priority is public safety, and this bill furthers that objective by keeping dangerous criminals off our streets, it's inexcusable to release individuals from jail that have been charged with heinous crimes like sexual assault against minors, domestic violence and robbery. The measure goes into effect on September 1, according to the governor's office. Read More.

5. Martin Reynolds:

   This seems like it's an organized smash and grab robbery. This doesn't seem like looting. We're thinking of scenarios where first responders are completely overwhelmed, and folks often may be on their own.