robbery vs thievery
thievery vs robberyrobbery and thievery both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| robbery | Yes | No | No | No |
| thievery | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
thievery is a hypernym of
robbery; that is, thievery is a
word with a broader meaning than robbery:
- robbery: larceny by threat of violence
- thievery: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
| robbery (noun) | thievery (noun) |
|---|---|
| larceny by threat of violence | the act of taking something from someone unlawfully |
| plundering during riots or in wartime |
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