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Synonyms for robbery
ˈrɒb ə rirob·be·ry
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robbery
Synonyms:
theft, larceny, pillage, plundering, depredation, spoliationAntonyms:
guarding, protecting, indemnifying, compensating, enriching
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robberynoun
Synonyms:
depredation, peculation, theft, larceny, spoliation, plunder, pillage, spoil
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robberynoun
Synonyms:
larceny, burglary, theft, plundering, piracy, peculation, depredation, brigandage, buccaneering, despoliation, loot, sack
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#154915 | spoliation | |
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How to use robbery in a sentence?
Cargo robbery is just as profitable as trafficking drugs.
This seems like it's an organized smash and grab robbery. This doesn't seem like looting. We're thinking of scenarios where first responders are completely overwhelmed, and folks often may be on their own.
Studies have also shown us that individuals will graduate to pulling the trigger in dangerous crimes or homicides, they may start out using that gun and practice destruction of property, stop sign shootings, vehicle shootings. They may graduate to an armed carjacking or an armed robbery. And then all of a sudden that gun is being discharged and lives are being lost.
This plea to Robbery in the First Degree is consistent with our client's limited role in this tragic event. He did not touch Ms. Majors or take any of her property. Furthermore, no DNA evidence exists linking him to the events, his acceptance of responsibility is an important first step ; it provides an opportunity for this now 14-year-old to achieve a successful future.
Like the Huntington Bank robbery, the State Bank robberies involved a man wearing a ski mask who took over the entire bank, neutralized personnel, and accessed monies, which were held in the vault or safe.
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