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robber
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
robber
(noun)
robber baron
(noun)
cops and robbers
(noun)
robber
/
ˈ
rɑːbɚ/
noun
plural
robbers
robber
/
ˈ
rɑːbɚ/
noun
plural
robbers
Britannica Dictionary definition of ROBBER
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:
a criminal who steals money or property
:
a thief who robs people
The store was held up by a gang of
robbers
.
a bank
robber
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