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ROBBERY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word robbery. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word robbery. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ROBBERY

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looting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• plundering during riots or in wartime

burglary
nounn
noun

• entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

embezzlement
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

expropriation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)

larceny
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

plundering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

adjective satellite

• given to taking by force what is desired

stealing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

• avoiding detection by moving carefully

theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

pilfering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make off with belongings of others

Best Hypernyms For ROBBERY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for robbery, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
larceny pillage pillaging plundering stealing theft thievery thieving

Alternatives for LOOTING

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