rapina — meaning in English

English meaning

• heist noun A robbery, especially a carefully planned one targeting a bank, museum, or similar institution.
• raid noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
• robbery noun The crime of taking property from someone by force or threat.

Senses

rapina is used for these senses in English:

• heist A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.
• hold-up (slang) A robbery at gunpoint.
• raid (law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
• rip-off (countable) A bad deal; an unfair or exorbitant price or rate.
• robbery The act or practice of robbing.

heist — full definition

1. noun A robbery, especially a carefully planned one targeting a bank, museum, or similar institution.
2. noun A movie or story genre built around the planning and execution of a robbery.
3. verb To steal or rob, especially in a bold or organized way.

raid — full definition

1. noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
2. verb To carry out a sudden attack or unannounced search on a place.

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