Synonyms for

Thieving

Verb / ˈθi:vɪŋ / Another word for thieving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of stealing something.

Synonyms & similar words

thievery hook glom cop theft snitch thievish larceny stealing thieve knockoff stealing larceny robbery theft embezzlement pilfering shoplifting kleptomania plundering piracy booty looting raiding burglary mugging pickpocketing housebreaking holdup stickup swiping

Example sentences

  1. The cat was thieving food off the table.
  2. The thieving of the car was reported to the police.
  3. The little boy was caught thieving candy from the store.
  4. Thieving is illegal and can result in serious consequences.
  5. The thieving of the painting left the museum in shock.

Quotes

  • I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments. - Jim Morrison
  • When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. - Hunter S. Thompson
  • Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche

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