English

robbery

ˈrɑbəri, ˈrɑː.bɚ.i, ˈɹɑbəɹi, ˈɹɒbəɹi, ˈɹɒbɹi
Meaning: the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone, often by force or threat
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈrɑː.bɚ.i, ˈɹɑbəɹi, ˈɹɒbəɹi, ˈɹɒbɹi

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Example sentences

The police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred downtown yesterday.
The police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred downtown yesterday.
The detectives questioned him for several hours about the robbery.
The detectives questioned him for several hours about the robbery.
There was no evidence of his direct involvement in the robbery.
There was no evidence of his direct involvement in the robbery.
You are under arrest for the robbery.
You are under arrest for the robbery.
In many countries, robbery is classified as a felony and carries a prison sentence.
In many countries, robbery is classified as a felony and carries a prison sentence.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the act of taking property from a person or place using force, threats, or violence.

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