robbers
word · lemma: robber
/ˈɹɑbɝz/
RAH-burz
/ɹˈɒbəz/
RO-buhz
Definition
People who steal by using force, threats, or violence, especially from banks or people in public places.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural, referring to two or more people who commit robbery. More serious than 'thieves' (who steal secretly). Common collocations: 'bank robbers', 'masked robbers'. Rarely used outside crime contexts.
Spanish: ladronesPortuguese (BR): ladrõesPortuguese (PT): ladrõesChinese (Simplified): 劫匪 - 强盗Chinese (Traditional): 搶匪 - 強盜Hindi: डकैत - लुटेरेArabic: اللصوص - السارقونBengali: ডাকাতরা - ছিনতাইকারীরাRussian: грабителиJapanese: 強盗Vietnamese: bọn cướpKorean: 강도들Turkish: soyguncularUrdu: ڈاکوIndonesian: perampok
Example Sentences
The robbers left no evidence at the scene, making it hard for detectives.
natural
The robbers escaped before the police arrived.
basic
Two robbers broke into the bank yesterday.
basic
The robbers wore black masks.
basic
Turns out the robbers had planned everything weeks in advance.
natural
Nobody saw the robbers coming—they were really quiet.
natural