Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
robbing
verb
/ˈrɒb.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat.
Examples
- He was caught robbing a bank late at night.
- The thief was charged with robbing several houses in the neighborhood.
Meaning
Robbing refers to the act of stealing, usually involving violence or intimidation against a victim.
Synonyms
- stealing
- looting
- plundering
- theft
- burgling
