Robberies Meaning in English
word · lemma: robbery
/ˈɹɑbɝiz/
RAH-buh-reez
/ɹˈɒbəɹiz/
RO-buh-reez
Definition
Incidents where people use force or threats to steal from someone, usually in a public or open place.
Usage & Nuances
'Robberies' is the plural of 'robbery.' Used for crimes involving force or threats; not for simple theft (use 'theft' or 'burglary' for stealing without confrontation). Often used with 'bank', 'armed', or 'highway' as descriptive phrases.
Spanish: robos (asaltos) - atracosPortuguese (BR): assaltos - roubosPortuguese (PT): assaltos - roubosChinese (Simplified): 抢劫案Chinese (Traditional): 搶劫案Hindi: डकैतियाँArabic: السَّطْوَاتBengali: ডাকাতি (সমূহ) - ছিনতাই (সমূহ)Russian: ограбленияJapanese: 強盗事件Vietnamese: vụ cướp - các vụ cướpKorean: 강도 사건들 - 강도들Turkish: soygunlarUrdu: ڈکیتیاںIndonesian: perampokan - aksi perampokan
Example Sentences
There were three robberies in the city last night.
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Police are investigating a series of robberies.
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Robberies often happen at night.
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There have been a lot more robberies since the holidays started.
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News reports say bank robberies are becoming more frequent.
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After the string of robberies, people feel unsafe walking at night.
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