Holdup synonyms and antonyms

hōld'ŭp'

Act or practice of robbing

(Law, US) Under the Model Penal Code, entering a building or occupied structure with purpose to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Model Penal Code § 221.1.

stick up

robbery at gunpoint

crime (related)

(Uncountable) The practice or habit of committing crimes.

theft (related)

The act or an instance of stealing; larceny

help (antonym)

The definition of help is aid that you request, or is someone who provides assistance.

assistance (antonym)

The definition of assistance is the act of helping or lending support.

aid (antonym)

Something that provides help, support, or relief, such as money or supplies:

delay

The act of delaying; postponement:

detainment

The condition of being detained; detention

lag

(Archaic) One that lags, or is last

retardation

The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness.

heist

(Informal) A robbery or holdup

stickup

A small diameter tree branch or limb that extends out of the water in flooded or submerged timber, as in a lake or river.

time (related)

The usual, natural, traditional, or appointed moment for something to happen, begin, or end [time to get up]

crimes (related)

Plural form of crime

give (related)

A tendency to be springy; resilience

armed robbery

(Law) An instance of robbery where the participants are armed, i.e. are carrying weapons.

hold up (related)

cave in (related)

pile up (related)

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Holdup synonyms and antonyms

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