Robber: meaning, definitions and examples

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robber

 

[ หˆrษ’bษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal activity

A robber is a person who steals from people or places by using force or the threat of force. Robbers typically target banks, convenience stores, or individuals on the street.

Synonyms

burglar, criminal, thief

Examples of usage

  • The robber entered the bank with a gun and demanded money from the teller.
  • The police caught the robber as he was fleeing the scene of the crime.
Context #2 | Noun

children's play

In children's games, a robber is often portrayed as a character who sneaks around and tries to steal imaginary treasures or goods from other players.

Synonyms

bandit, criminal, thief

Examples of usage

  • The children pretended to be robbers and detectives in their game of cops and robbers.
  • The robber in the game wore a black mask and carried a sack for the stolen loot.

Translations

Translations of the word "robber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ladrรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรคuber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perampok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฑั–ะถะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rabuล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผท็›— (ใ”ใ†ใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ladrรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑrsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋„ (gangdo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุต (liss)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lupiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lupiฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบ็›— (qiรกngdร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆningi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐา›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒฉแƒแƒฆแƒ˜ (qach'agi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quldur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ladrรณn

Word origin

The word 'robber' has its origins in the Old French word 'robeor', which means 'one who steals'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century to refer to those who commit theft or larceny. Over time, the word has become associated with criminals who use force or threats to take property unlawfully.

See also: rob, robbery, robust.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,827, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.