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robbery

[/ˈrɒbəri/]
nounfemininepl: robberies
roubo
1. The crime of stealing from a person or place using force, threat, or intimidation
The bank robbery occurred at noon yesterday.
O roubo do banco ocorreu ao meio-dia ontem.
2. An act or instance of robbing; theft
There were three robberies reported in the neighborhood last week.
Foram relatados três roubos no bairro na semana passada.
3. The act of taking something from someone by force or threat
Armed robbery is a serious crime.
O roubo à mão armada é um crime grave.
NYC Slang
stick-up, heist
Synonyms
theftstealingburglarylarcenyheisthold-up
Antonyms
donationgiftrestitution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roubo
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roubo
Standard usage; sometimes 'assalto' for armed robbery
São Paulo
roubo
Standard usage; 'assalto à mão armada' for armed robbery
Portugal
roubo
Standard term; 'assalto' also used for armed robbery

Related Idioms & Phrases

armed robbery
daylight robbery (figurative: something outrageously expensive)
highway robbery (figurative: excessive pricing)
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