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heist vs holdup

holdup vs heist

heist and holdup both are nouns.

heist is a verb but holdup is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heist Yes No Yes No
holdup Yes No No No
As nouns, heist and holdup are synonyms defined as:
  • heist and holdup: robbery at gunpoint
Other synonyms of heist include armed robbery, stickup.
heist (noun) holdup (noun)
the act of stealing robbery at gunpoint
robbery at gunpoint the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
heist (verb) holdup (verb)
commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling
Difference between heist and holdup

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