holdups (Meaning)
holdups
to rob at gunpoint, to make the victim of a holdup, delay entry 1 sense 1, delay entry 2 sense 2, impede, delay, impede, an attempted or completed robbery carried out with the use of force and especially at gunpoint, a robbery carried out at gunpoint, to continue without failing or losing effectiveness, to call attention to, to continue in the same condition without failing or losing effectiveness or force, delay, a robbery at gunpoint
Synonyms & Antonyms of holdups
FAQs About the word holdups
to rob at gunpoint, to make the victim of a holdup, delay entry 1 sense 1, delay entry 2 sense 2, impede, delay, impede, an attempted or completed robbery carri
waits,delays,, detentions, holding patterns, setbacks,postponements, respites, hesitations, deferrals
rushes, dispatches,hastes,promptitudes
The bank experienced two holdups within a week, leaving customers shaken.
The police launched a manhunt after a series of armed holdups targeting convenience stores.
The jewelry store owner recounted the harrowing experience of being held at gunpoint during a holdup.
The motive behind the holdups remained unclear, with authorities investigating several possible suspects.
