Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
robber
noun
/ˈrɒb.ər/
Definition
a person who steals, especially by using violence or threats.
Examples
- The robber held up the bank at gunpoint.
- She was a victim of a street robbery.
- The robber was caught on surveillance cameras.
Meaning
A robber is someone who takes money or property from another person with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it, often using force or intimidation.
Synonyms
- thief
- bandit
- burglar
- plunderer
- criminal
