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owl

[oul] / aʊl /
NOUN
burglar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crook robber thief
STRONG
housebreaker pilferer prowler safecracker
WEAK
cat burglar filcher midnighter picklock porch climber sneakthief
NOUN
larcenist
Synonyms
STRONG
bandit burglar cheat clip criminal crook defalcator embezzler highwayman hijacker housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener lifter moonlighter mugger pickpocket pilferer pirate plunderer prowler punk robber scrounger shoplifter sniper spider swindler thief
WEAK
cat burglar heister highway robber holdup artist porch climber purloiner stickup artist
Antonyms
STRONG
law police
NOUN
pilferer
Synonyms
STRONG
bandit burglar cheat clip criminal crook defalcator embezzler highwayman hijacker housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener lifter moonlighter mugger pirate plunderer prowler punk robber scrounger shoplifter sniper spider stealer swindler
WEAK
cat burglar heister highway robber holdup artist porch climber purloiner stickup artist
Antonyms
STRONG
law police
NOUN
purloiner
Synonyms
WEAK
bandit burglar cat burglar cheat clip criminal crook defalcator embezzler heister highway robber highwayman hijacker holdup artist housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener lifter moonlighter mugger pickpocket pilferer pirate plunderer porch climber prowler robber scrounger shoplifter sniper spider stealer stickup artist swindler
NOUN
stealer
Synonyms
STRONG
bandit burglar cheat clip criminal crook defalcator embezzler highwayman hijacker housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener lifter moonlighter mugger pickpocket pilferer pirate plunderer prowler punk robber scrounger shoplifter sniper swindler
WEAK
cat burglar heister highway robber holdup artist porch climber purloiner stickup artist
Antonyms
STRONG
law police
NOUN
thief
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bandit burglar criminal crook mugger pickpocket pirate robber sniper swindler
STRONG
cheat clip defalcator embezzler hijacker housebreaker kleptomaniac larcener larcenist lifter moonlighter pilferer plunderer prowler punk scrounger shoplifter spider stealer
WEAK
cat burglar heister highway robber holdup artist porch climber purloiner stickup artist
Antonyms
STRONGEST
law police

Example Sentences

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In the case of the northern spotted owl, exemptions were initially granted for timber sales in Oregon but later withdrawn due to legal challenges and procedural violations.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The owl carried the hutia back to its cave to feed its young.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

From an otter, which the beaver pair seem to tolerate, to a hunting barn owl on the water's edge.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

One owl was found napping – in an antiques store.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Behind the man, a stuffed owl sat on top of the cash register.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville