Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
car-theft
noun
/kɑr θɛft/
Definition
The act of illegally taking someone else’s car without their permission.
Examples
- The rise in car-theft incidents has raised concerns among the community.
- She reported her car-theft to the police immediately after discovering it was missing.
- Many cities have implemented new security measures to combat car-theft.
Meaning
Car-theft refers to the crime of stealing an automobile.
Synonyms
- auto-theft
- vehicle theft
- motor vehicle theft
