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  2. thief. noun [ C ] uk / θiːf / us / θiːf / plural thieves. Add to word list. B1. a person who steals: The art gallery was broken into last night, and the thieves got away with two valuable paintings. See also. theft.

  3. thief, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. thief noun. Meaning & use. 1. One who takes portable property from another without the knowledge or consent of the latter, converting it to his or her own use; one who steals. 1.a. Old English–. spec.

  4. A thief takes the goods or property of another by stealth without the latter’s knowledge: like a thief in the night. A robber trespasses upon the house, property, or person of another, and makes away with things of value, even at the cost of violence: A robber held up two tourists on the street.

  5. A thief is a person who steals something from another person. [...] More. Pronunciation of 'thief' British English pronunciation. More. English usage. What is the difference between thief, robber and burglar? More. Synonyms of 'thief' • robber, crook (informal), burglar, stealer [...] More. Collocations with 'thief'

  6. The meaning of THIEF is one that steals especially stealthily or secretly; also : one who commits theft or larceny. How to use thief in a sentence.

  7. commit a crime/ a murder/ a violent assault/ a brutal killing/ an armed robbery/ fraud. be involved in terrorism/ a suspected arson attack/ human trafficking. engage/ participate in criminal activity/ illegal practices/ acts of mindless vandalism.

  8. A thief takes the goods or property of another by stealth without the latter's knowledge: like a thief in the night. A robber trespasses upon the house, property, or person of another, and makes away with things of value, even at the cost of violence: A robber held up two women on the street.

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