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robber

/ˈɹɒ.bə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • A person who steals, especially a person who enters a building to do so.

    - "He was caught robbing a bank."
    - "The thief broke into the house and stole valuable items."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with robber
robbed , jobbed , mopped , popped
Homophones
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  1. Robber () :

  2. Robberfly () :


Variants
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rob , robbed , robber , robbers , robbing , robs , robber baron , robber barons , robber flies , robber fly , grave robber
Forms
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{"term"=>"robber (noun)", "description"=>"A person who commits theft, often with violent means."}, {"term"=>"rob (verb)", "description"=>"To take something from someone by force or deception."}


Etymology
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The word 'robber' comes from the Old English word 'rabban', which meant 'to rob, plunder, or despoil'.


Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"What is the origin of the word 'robber'?", "answer"=>"The word 'robber' comes from the Old English word 'rabban', which meant 'to rob, plunder, or despoil'."}


Related Concepts
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  1. Theft: The unlawful taking of another's property or possessions, with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of that property or possession.

  2. Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft, inside that building or structure.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'robber' has been used to describe a person who commits theft, often with violent means. In art, images of robbers have been used to depict crime, danger, and the underworld. In music, songs about robbers have been used to tell stories of crime, adventure, and the pursuit of wealth and power.

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