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