theft

[theft] / θɛft /

NOUN

stealing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break in burglary crime embezzlement extortion fraud heist holdup larceny looting mugging piracy robbery shoplifting thievery vandalism

STRONG

annexation appropriation caper cheating deprivation grab hustle job lift peculation pilferage pillage pinch plunder racket rapacity ripoff score snatch snitch steal stickup swindle thieving touch

WEAK

defrauding pilfering purloining robbing swindling swiping

Antonyms

STRONG

bestowal gift giving offering

WEAK

return

Example Sentences

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Unauthorized changes are often a sign of fraud, identity theft or elder financial abuse, which can result in civil and criminal charges.

From MarketWatch

In 1877, with livestock theft rampant, 40 cattlemen met three hours south of here to cooperate on protection.

From Barron's

In recent months, there has been a spate of thefts targeting stores that sell the cards, some of which are highly collectible.

From BBC

Across Scotland, 178 incidents of cooking oil thefts were reported to police between April and October last year.

From BBC

Though the game also features more recent thefts - like the sacred vigango carved grave markers from Kenya and Tanzania.

From BBC

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