Synonyms for

Robber

Verb / ˈrɑ:bɜ: / Another word for robber — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who steals from people or places

Synonyms & similar words

thief burglar criminal bandit mugger robber stealer swindler crook pirate looter raider snatcher pickpocket shoplifter thug hijacker rustler plunderer embezzler

Synonyms by register

Formal

perpetrator offender criminal

Informal

thief crook burglar mugger heist artist

Literary

marauder plunderer brigand

Antonyms

law-abider citizen protector defender guard peacekeeper

Common collocations

  • armed robber
  • bank robber
  • house robber
  • street robber
  • serial robber
  • successful robber
  • caught robber

Word family

noun robbery
verb rob
adjective robberish

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.

Example sentences

  1. The robber stole my phone.
  2. The police caught the robber.
  3. The robber left fingerprints at the scene of the crime.
  4. The robber wore a mask to hide his identity.
  5. 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.

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