theft
noun [C or U] /θeft/Definition
1. Definition
2. Practise
B2 (the act of) dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it: Unfortunately, we have had several thefts in the building recently. Shoplifting is theft. → See also thiefStealing
(Definition of theft noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- abscond verb (STEAL)
- aggravated burglary noun
- appropriate verb (TAKE)
- break in/break into sth phrasal verb
- break-in noun
- kleptomania noun
- knock sth over phrasal verb
- larceny noun
- liberate verb
- light-fingered adjective
- loot verb
- raid verb
- ram-raiding noun
- relieve sb of sth phrasal verb (TAKE)
- rifle verb
- rip sth off phrasal verb (STEAL)
- rustle verb (STEAL)
- rustling noun (STEALING)
- snaffle verb
- snitch verb (STEAL)
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