Synonyms & related words for robber

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of robber — including thief, bandit, mugger, larcenist, cracksman, larcener. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to robber

Explore words related to robber — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include rapparee, burglars, robbery, plunderer, thieves, burglarious, snatcher, heist. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for robber

Common synonyms for robber include thief, bandit, mugger, larcenist, cracksman, larcener, housebreaker, brigand — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does robber come from?

The word robber breaks down into 2 roots of Old French and Old English origin: rob, from Old French rober (“to plunder, steal”); and -er, from Old English -ere (“agent, one who”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.