"robber" meaning in English

See robber in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈrɒ.bə(r)/ [UK], /ˈrɑbɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-robber.wav [UK] Forms: robber [singular], robbers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A robber is a person who takes money or property without permission, sometimes using violence. A thief; a person who steals. Synonyms: thief, bandit, burglar, mugger
    Sense id: simple-robber-en-noun-eZv2rOWD
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