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rob·ber·y

robbery

 
 
pronunciation:
ra b ri
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part of speech: noun
inflections: robberies
definition: Robbery is the act of stealing money or things from a person or place.
The jewelry store has metal bars over its windows at night to prevent robberies.There was a robbery at the bank last Friday.
 
similar words:
theft
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