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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.
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,kidnapper, stealer, smuggler, pickpocket, bandit, cutpurse, safecracker
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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.
