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caper vs robbery

robbery vs caper

caper and robbery both are nouns.

caper is a verb but robbery is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caper Yes No Yes No
robbery Yes No No No
As nouns, robbery is a hypernym of caper; that is, robbery is a word with a broader meaning than caper:
  • caper: a crime (especially a robbery)
  • robbery: larceny by threat of violence
caper (noun) robbery (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement larceny by threat of violence
a crime (especially a robbery) plundering during riots or in wartime
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a playful leap or hop
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
caper (verb) robbery (verb)
jump about playfully
Difference between caper and robbery

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