Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
theave
Noun
/ðeɪv/
Definition
A term that describes a sudden or secretive theft or act of stealing.
Examples
- The security cameras caught theave happening in the store last night.
- She was alarmed to find her bicycle had suffered a theave while she was at work.
Meaning
Theave refers to the act of taking something unlawfully with the intent to deprive the owner of it. It often conveys a sense of stealth or deceit in the act.
Synonyms
- theft
- larceny
- stealing
- burglary
