robbery

simple noun16 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

A robbery carried out by someone carrying a weapon.

The crime of stealing money from a bank.

A robbery that was started but not successfully completed.

A robbery that was unsuccessful.

The crime of stealing from someone in a public place.

A robbery that failed because of mistakes or clumsiness.

A robbery that was carried out badly and failed.

The crime of stealing goods or money from a train.

Historically, theft from travelers on a road; informally, charging a very high price for something.

A person who is believed to have committed a robbery.

A formal accusation of robbery made against someone.

An act of trying to commit a robbery.

A legal term for a robbery that involves the use of force or threats.

To carry out the act of robbery.

To be involved in a robbery.

To prevent a robbery from being successful.