robber
word
/ˈɹɑbɝ/
RAH-bur
/ɹˈɒbɐ/
RO-buh
Definition
A robber is a person who steals from people or places, often using force or threats.
Usage & Nuances
'Robber' specifically means someone who steals using violence or threat, often from people or places, not to be confused with 'thief' (steals secretly) or 'burglar' (breaks into buildings). Common in 'bank robber', 'armed robber'.
Spanish: ladrónPortuguese (BR): assaltante - ladrãoPortuguese (PT): assaltante - ladrãoChinese (Simplified): 劫匪Chinese (Traditional): 搶匪Hindi: डकैत - लुटेराArabic: لِصّ - سارق (مسلح)Bengali: ডাকাতRussian: грабительJapanese: 強盗Vietnamese: kẻ cướpKorean: 강도Turkish: soyguncuUrdu: ڈاکوIndonesian: perampok
Example Sentences
The robber ran away with the money.
basic
A robber broke into the store last night.
basic
The police caught the robber quickly.
basic
The robber threatened everyone in the bank with a gun.
natural
After the robber escaped, the witnesses described him to the police.
natural
Nobody noticed the robber until the alarm went off.
natural