robbery

noun B2

Meaning

Robbery is the act of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "robbery" with "theft," as robbery involves force or intimidation, while theft does not.

Example Sentences

Did the police catch the suspect after the robbery ?
The police arrived quickly after the robbery was reported nearby .
The police investigated the robbery at the downtown bank yesterday .
The police investigated the robbery at the local bank yesterday .

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