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ROBBERS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word robbers. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word robbers. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ROBBERS

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bandits
nounn
noun

• an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

burglars
nounn
noun

• a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

criminals
nounn
noun

• someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

adjective satellite

• bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

• guilty of crime or serious offense

• involving or being or having the nature of a crime

crooks
nounn
noun

• someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

• a circular segment of a curve

• a long staff with one end being hook shaped

verb

• bend or cause to bend

felons
nounn
noun

• someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

• a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail

hijackers
nounn
noun

• a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it

• someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination

looters
nounn
noun

• someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

marauders
nounn
noun

• someone who attacks in search of booty

muggers
nounn
noun

• a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street)

outlaws
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

adjective satellite

• contrary to or forbidden by law

• disobedient to or defiant of law

verb

• declare illegal; outlaw

pickpockets
nounn
noun

• a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places

plunderers
nounn
noun

• someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

ruffians
nounn
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

swindlers
nounn
noun

• a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud

thieves
nounn
verb

• take by theft

Best Hypernyms For ROBBERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for robbers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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stealer thief

Alternatives for BANDITS

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