Robbery and Thieving

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Robbery

Robbery noun - Larceny by threat of violence.
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Thieving and robbery are semantically related In some cases you can use "Thieving" instead a noun "Robbery".
Nearby Words: robber, robbed, robbing

Thieving

Thieving noun - The act of taking something from someone unlawfully.
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Robbery and thieving are semantically related in theft topic. You can use "Robbery" instead a noun "Thieving".
Nearby Words: thief, thievery, thieved

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petty petty robbery petty thieving
actual actual robbery actual thieving
past past robbery past thieving

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  • The Atoner He was once a murderous and thieving outlaw who rode with a gang who left him for dead after a botched robbery.
    Source: The Atoner
  • Shrouded in Myth Leverage: By the time of "The Two Live Crew Job," Nate and his team have acquired a reputation in the thieving community for absolutely balls-to-the-wall cons (framing a crooked judge for a bank robbery, rigging a jury, stealing money from the Irish mob, etc.).
    Source: Shrouded in Myth
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