heist vs robbery
robbery vs heistheist and robbery both are nouns.
heist is a verb but robbery is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| heist | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| robbery | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
robbery is a hypernym of
heist; that is, robbery is a
word with a broader meaning than heist:
- heist: the act of stealing
- robbery: larceny by threat of violence
As nouns,
robbery is a hypernym of
heist; that is, robbery is a
word with a broader meaning than heist:
- heist: robbery at gunpoint
- robbery: larceny by threat of violence
| heist (noun) | robbery (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of stealing | larceny by threat of violence |
| robbery at gunpoint | plundering during riots or in wartime |
| heist (verb) | robbery (verb) |
|---|---|
| commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling |
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