Synonyms for
Robber
Definition
a person who steals from people or places
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- armed robber
- bank robber
- house robber
- street robber
- serial robber
- successful robber
- caught robber
Word family
Usage note
While 'robber' generally refers to someone who steals by force or threat, 'thief' is a broader term for anyone who steals, regardless of method. 'Robber' often implies a more violent or confrontational act.
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Example sentences
- The robber stole my phone.
- The police caught the robber.
- The robber left fingerprints at the scene of the crime.
- The robber wore a mask to hide his identity.
- The robber took money from the cash register.
Quotes
A thief is a robber who steals without a mask.
A robber who robs a thief gets a hundred years of pardon.
A robber is like a wolf; when he steals, he devours.