Holdup

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of hold-up. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    robbery at gunpoint wordnet
  3. 3
    the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time wordnet

Synonyms

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delayheiststickupafterthoughtarmed robberyarmed robbery

Example

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"Tom was unlucky to be in the bank when the holdup took place."

Etymology

Deverbal from hold up.

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