robbing

NOUN

theft

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break in burglary crime embezzlement extortion fraud heist holdup larceny looting mugging piracy robbery shoplifting thievery vandalism

STRONG

annexation appropriation caper cheating deprivation grab hustle job lift peculation pilferage pillage pinch plunder racket rapacity ripoff score snatch snitch steal stickup swindle thieving touch

WEAK

defrauding pilfering purloining swindling swiping

Antonyms

STRONG

bestowal gift giving offering

WEAK

return

Example Sentences

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"Tough measures must be taken to prevent smoking from robbing more families of their loved ones and harming vulnerable people," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

“This is robbing Peter to pay Paul,” said Councilmember Monica Rodriguez about the funding decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

I have a plan and when I get out, I am going to make big money, and it is not going to be robbing banks.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

But you’d be robbing Peter to pay Paul.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

I can’t think, the pain robbing me of whatever wit I possess.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

robbing

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