bank robber

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who robs banks: A "bank robber" is specifically a criminal who steals money or valuables from a bank, typically by using force, threats, or intimidation during the act of robbery.
Usage
  • The term "bank robber" is a compound noun used to identify a person by their criminal activity. It functions as a subject or object in a sentence.
  • It is a specific label; the act itself is "bank robbery."
Examples
  • The bank robber was apprehended by police just two blocks from the scene.
  • Famous bank robbers like Bonnie and Clyde have become part of American folklore.
  • Security cameras captured a clear image of the bank robber wearing a distinctive mask.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in legal, journalistic, and historical contexts to categorize a type of criminal.
  • It often carries connotations of daring, danger, and organized crime.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bank robbery (n): The criminal act of robbing a bank.
    • The bank robbery was over in less than three minutes.
  • Robber (n): A more general term for a person who commits robbery.
  • Heist (n): A slang or informal term for a carefully planned robbery, often of a bank.
Synonyms
  • Bandit: Often used for armed robbers, especially in historical or rural contexts.
  • Holdup man: Informal term for someone who commits armed robbery.
Related Phrases
  • To pull a bank job: Slang phrase meaning to execute a bank robbery.
    • The gang planned to pull a bank job on Friday.
Noun
  1. a robber of banks