Synonyms of stickup

Antonyms of stickup

Collocations of stickup

bank heist
Frequency: 80 %

The stickup at the bank quickly escalated into a full-blown bank heist.

armed robbery
Frequency: 70 %

The stickup turned into an armed robbery when the thief pulled out a gun.

masked assailant
Frequency: 60 %

The stickup was carried out by a masked assailant who demanded money from the cashier.

violent confrontation
Frequency: 50 %

The stickup ended in a violent confrontation between the robbers and the security guards.

quick getaway
Frequency: 45 %

After the stickup, the thieves made a quick getaway in a waiting car.

Idiomatic Expressions for stickup

  • Phrase: stickup man
    Meaning: a male criminal who commits armed robberies
    Usage: The stickup man demanded money from the bank teller.