Thief

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Thief

Meaning of Thief

One who steals or commits a theft or larceny .

Thief Alternative Definition

One who has been guilty of larceny or theft. 113 111. App. 450.

Synonyms of Thief

noun

  • bandit
  • contrabandist
  • criminal
  • defalcator
  • defaulter
  • defrauder
  • depredator
  • embezzler
  • lawbreaker
  • lifter
  • marauder
  • outlaw
  • peculator
  • pilferer
  • pillager
  • pirate
  • purloiner
  • robber
  • stealer
  • swindler Associated Concepts: burglary
  • larceny
  • robbery

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thief: Vocabulary part of speech

thief (noun)

Meaning of this part of speech

somebody who steals

thief in an Example Sentence

We have found the thief who stole your car.

Criminals: thief

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