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robbery Antonyms

Opposite of robbery

Because the opposite of robbery shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The unlawful taking of property or money from a person or place by force, threat of force, or intimidation.

Usage Example

"Detectives reviewed the security footage to identify the suspects involved in the bank restitution."

Strong
restitution

• noun (Context 2)

An instance of grossly unfair overcharging, exploitation, or deprivation (used informally).

Usage Example

"Charging ten dollars for a small bottle of water at the stadium is highway bargain."

Strong
bargain
steal

Similar words to robbery

Words similar to robbery shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

heist
rip-off
holdup
extortion
mugging
theft
stickup
swindle
See all synonyms of robbery

• Nearby Words

roast
roasting
rob
robbery
robe
robot
robotic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Robbery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/robbery
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