thief (Meaning)
thief (n)
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
thief (n.)
One who steals; one who commits theft or larceny. See Theft.
A waster in the snuff of a candle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thief
thief Sentence Examples
- The thief stealthily crept into the house, intent on stealing valuables.
- Despite the surveillance cameras, the thief managed to elude detection.
- The police were alerted after a thief broke into the local jewelry store.
- I was devastated when I realized my prized collection had been stolen by a thief.
- The thief was apprehended as he attempted to flee with stolen goods.
- The company's sensitive information was compromised by a thief who gained access to their computer system.
- The thief had a meticulous plan and managed to outsmart the security measures in place.
- The elderly woman was targeted by a thief who preyed on her vulnerability.
- The thief was caught red-handed as he tried to steal a car from a busy street.
- The police are searching for a serial thief who has been targeting homes in the suburbs.
FAQs About the word thief
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling itOne who steals; one who commits theft or larceny. See Thef
robber, burglar, pirate, smuggler, stealer,kidnapper, embezzler, shoplifter, cat burglar, larcenist
No antonyms found.
The thief stealthily crept into the house, intent on stealing valuables.
Despite the surveillance cameras, the thief managed to elude detection.
The police were alerted after a thief broke into the local jewelry store.
I was devastated when I realized my prized collection had been stolen by a thief.
