ROBBING Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word robbing. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| looting | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • plundering during riots or in wartime | ||||||
| plundering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of stealing valuable things from a place adjective satellite • given to taking by force what is desired | ||||||
| stealing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully • avoiding detection by moving carefully | ||||||
| thieving | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully adjective satellite • given to thievery | ||||||
| burglarizing | verbv | |||||
verb • commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling | ||||||
| embezzling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
verb • appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use | ||||||
| grabbing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a mechanical device for gripping an object • the act of catching an object with the hands verb • take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of • get hold of or seize quickly and easily • make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand • obtain illegally or unscrupulously • take or grasp suddenly • capture the attention or imagination of | ||||||
| pilfering | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • make off with belongings of others | ||||||
| snatching | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small fragment • obscene terms for female genitals • (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion • the act of catching an object with the hands verb • to grasp hastily or eagerly • to make grasping motions • take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom | ||||||
| swindling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme verb • deprive of by deceit | ||||||
| fleece | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the wool of a sheep or similar animal • tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing • a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing • outer coat of especially sheep and yaks verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • shear the wool from | ||||||
| gazump | verbv | |||||
verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price | ||||||
| hook | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a catch for locking a door • a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook • anything that serves as an enticement • a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something • a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something • a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer • a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent • a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket verb • fasten with a hook • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle • hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left • take by theft • make off with belongings of others • hit with a hook • catch with a hook • to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) • secure with the foot • entice and trap • approach with an offer of sexual favors | ||||||
| overcharge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a price that is too high verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • place too much a load on | ||||||
| pluck | verbv | |||||
noun • the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury • the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord verb • pull or pull out sharply • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion • strip of feathers • look for and gather | ||||||
| plume | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness • a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament • the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • be proud of • deck with a plume • clean with one's bill • form a plume • dress or groom with elaborate care | ||||||
| soak | verbv | |||||
noun • the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) • washing something by allowing it to soak verb • submerge in a liquid • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • cover with liquid; pour liquid onto • leave as a guarantee in return for money • beat severely • make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) • become drunk or drink excessively • fill, soak, or imbue totally • heat a metal prior to working it | ||||||
| surcharge | nounn | |||||
noun • an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill) verb • charge an extra fee, as for a special service • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • fill to capacity with people • print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote • fill to an excessive degree • place too much a load on • show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given | ||||||
