robberies
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
News reports say bank robberies are becoming more frequent.
natural
After the string of robberies, people feel unsafe walking at night.
natural
There were three robberies in the city last night.
basic
Police are investigating a series of robberies.
basic
Robberies often happen at night.
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There have been a lot more robberies since the holidays started.
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