Thief

usgb/θiːf/
noun

A person who steals another person's property secretly.

The thief was caught stealing jewels from the store.
Visual representation of "thief" - A person who steals another person's property secretly

Often appears as...

  • car thief
  • pickpocket thief
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Secrecy Key

The thief often acts without the owner's knowledge, emphasizing slyness and avoidance of detection.

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The thief tiptoed around the sleeping house.
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Negative Connotation

'Thief' carries a strong negative judgment and implicates dishonesty and criminal behavior.

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A thief broke into several homes in our neighborhood.
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Type Significance

Differentiating 'car thief', 'pickpocket', or 'identity thief' specifies what the thief steals, adding clarity.

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An identity thief used my personal information.
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