robber

[ rob-er ]

noun

1. a person who robs.

   Synonyms: burglar, brigand, bandit, highwayman

Word History and Origins

Origin of robber¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English robbere, from Old French robere. See rob, -er ¹

Synonym Study

See thief.

Example Sentences

His wife Jessie - who later died in 2004 - worried about his safety, but he had told her he would never resist a robber.

From BBC

Following the massive success of "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," one could assume the nine-episode dramatization of the Menendez brothers would perform equally as well — Murphy seemed so confident in its success, in fact, that he recently announced a third season, which will reportedly see Charlie Hunnam portray the notorious 20th-century murderer and grave robber, Ed Gein.

From Salon

Horror aficionado Ryan Murphy is back with a third installment of his Netflix series, "Monster," casting actor Charlie Hunnam as the notorious 20th-century killer and grave robber, Ed Gein.

From Salon

For anyone fascinated by great estates, robber barons, generational wealth or just human psychology, the tour is a chance to see territory that’s been off-limits for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re reminiscent of the railroad robber barons of more than a century ago that were finally corralled by Progressive reforms.

From Los Angeles Times

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