Word Image
plural: thieves
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
one that steals especially stealthily or secretly; one who commits theft or larceny
Word Family
theft
thieving
thievery
Sentences
A thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym.
Tragically, one of the thieves then shot and killed someone.
The theft of the jewelry and other valuables was immediately reported to the police.
In Kansas City, 129 auto thefts have been reported this year.
The daring thief scaled the skyscraper and made off with the priceless jewel.
The police were searching for a group of thieves who had been targeting local museums.
The sneaky raccoon was caught thieving scraps from the campsite.
The tales of Robin Hood’s thievery from the rich to give to the poor became legend throughout the kingdom.
After weeks on the run, the thief was finally caught by the police.
In earlier centuries, a horse thief could be hung for his crime.
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