thief

Definition for thief

noun as in person who steals

Strongest matches

bandit, burglar, criminal, crook, mugger, pickpocket, pirate, robber, sniper, swindler

Strong matches

cheat, clip, defalcator, embezzler, hijacker, housebreaker, kleptomaniac, larcener, larcenist, lifter, moonlighter, owl, pilferer, plunderer, prowler, punk, scrounger, shoplifter, spider, stealer

Weak matches

cat burglar, heister, highway robber, holdup artist, porch climber, purloiner, stickup artist

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This makes the badges desirable to thieves and fraudsters, who sell them on.

From BBC

The Discayas were summoned by the Senate and the House of Representatives for investigations, and authorities blacklisted their firm, while protesters smeared the gates to their office with mud and spray-painted the word "thief".

From BBC

When he’s set up and robbed in his car, he winds up running over one of the thieves — twice.

From Los Angeles Times

“Who is also telling you that ... is a criminal and a thief,” the man said.

From Los Angeles Times

Flinging her drink at the alleged tea thief gave her time to flee, and she called 911.

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