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ROBBER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ROBBER?

Need another word that means the same as “robber”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “robber” in this overview.

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Robber as a Noun
Definitions of "Robber" as a noun
Synonyms of "Robber" as a noun (9 Words)
Associations of "Robber" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Robber” are: burglar, thief, housebreaker, cat burglar, sneak thief, mugger, shoplifter, stealer, pilferer

Robber as a Noun

Definitions of "Robber" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “robber” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A thief who steals from someone by threatening violence.
A person who commits robbery.

Synonyms of "Robber" as a noun (9 Words)

burglar	A person who commits burglary.
cat burglar	A large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work.
housebreaker	A wrecker of houses. In England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker.
mugger	A robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street. The mugger* snatched my purse and ran away.*
pilferer	A thief who steals without using violence.
shoplifter	A thief who steals goods that are in a store. The supermarket had been targeted by shoplifters and looters.
sneak thief	A person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible.
stealer	A person or thing that takes or steals a specified thing. He has been a remarkably strong base stealer.
thief	A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it. The thief* stole the drugs from a doctor s surgery.*

Associations of "Robber" (30 Words)

bandit	A robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area. The bandit* produced a weapon and demanded money.*
brigand	A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.
burgle	Enter (a building) illegally with intent to commit a crime, especially theft. Our house in London has been burgled.
confiscate	Surrendered as a penalty. The government confiscated his property early in the war.
crime	Illegal activities. Shoplifting was a serious crime.
encroach	Advance gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits. The sea has encroached all round the coast.
interloper	A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong. To her I was always an outsider an interloper.
intrude	Enter unlawfully on someone’s property. The colors don t intrude* on the viewer.*
intruder	Someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission. The intruder* had pulled out drawers and dumped their contents on the floor.*
invade	Occupy in large numbers or live on a host. Demonstrators invaded the Presidential Palace.
larceny	Theft of personal property In English law larceny was replaced as a statutory crime by theft in 1968.
loot	Money. A gang looted Rs 1 5 lakh from a passenger.
lurk	A profitable stratagem; a dodge or scheme. A ruthless killer still lurked in the darkness.
outlaw	Declare illegal outlaw. The outlaw* Ned Kelly.*
piracy	A practice similar to piracy but in other contexts especially hijacking. Air piracy.
raid	Conduct a raid on. An early morning raid* on a bank.*
rapine	The act of despoiling a country in warfare. The fruits of violence and rapine.
recidivist	Relating to recidivists. Research reveals that murderers are less likely to be recidivist* than other criminals.*
rob	Steal. The burglars robbed him of all his money.
rustler	A person who rounds up and steals cattle, horses, or sheep. The cattle rustlers stole over 700 cattle.
shoplifting	The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store. Shrinkage is the retail trade s euphemism for shoplifting.
thief	A person who steals another person’s property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence. The thief* stole the drugs from a doctor s surgery.*
thieve	Take by theft. The students have been thieving my favourite art books.
trespass	Break the law. The defendants were guilty of trespass.
trespasser	A person entering someone’s land or property without permission. A trespasser* on his land.*
unlawful	Having no legally established claim. Unlawful money.
usurpation	Wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation.
vagrancy	The state of wandering from place to place; having no permanent home or means of livelihood. A descent into vagrancy* and drug abuse.*
violate	Violate the sacred character of a place or language. Violate my privacy.
waylay	Wait in hiding to attack. He waylaid me on the stairs.