What is another word for armed robbery?
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːmd ɹˈɒbəɹi] (IPA) 
Armed robbery is a serious crime that involves threatening victims with a weapon to steal their property. Synonyms for this term include armed theft or heist, hold-up, stick-up, smash and grab, and raid. A hold-up refers to a situation where a person is held hostage at gunpoint, whereas a stick-up typically involves robbing someone in public. A smash and grab involves breaking through a barrier to steal the property, while a raid is a planned attack on a property or bank. Regardless of the synonym used, armed robbery is always a serious crime that will result in severe legal consequences if caught and convicted.
