Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thieve
verb
/θiːv/
Definition
to steal, especially in a stealthy or secretive manner.
Examples
- He didn’t want to thieve from others, but he felt he had no choice.
- The thief was caught trying to thieve valuables from the store.
Meaning
The act of taking someone’s property without their consent, often in a way that avoids detection.
Synonyms
- steal
- rob
- pilfer
- plunder
