Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rob-a-bank
verb
/rɒb ə bæŋk/
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Definition
To illegally take money or property from a bank through threats or force.
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Examples
- The thieves plan to rob a bank next week.
- It is a serious crime to rob a bank, with heavy penalties.
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Meaning
The act of committing theft from a banking institution, often involving intimidation or violence.
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Synonyms
- heist
- bank heist
- robbery
- burglary