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Noun(1) the act of taking something from someone unlawfully(2) stealing

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(1) Police are appealing for information following the theft of a large sum of money from a property in Firth.(2) In the last part of your article you liken the act of music piracy to the theft of physical property.(3) he was convicted of theft(4) The security laws ban treason, sedition, subversion and the theft of state secrets.(5) theft insurance(6) the latest theft happened at a garage(7) This is necessary where two or more persons participate in the original theft .(8) Police are again urging householders to secure their property after a theft from a house in Hill Lane.(9) theft by an employee(10) he was investigating the theft of a car(11) he was questioned over the theft of equipment(12) Staff said they believed that some of the thefts from the museum were an inside job.(13) Police say most of the crimes have involved thefts of push bikes or from cars.(14) Along with stamping out burglaries and thefts , a heavy emphasis is put on personal safety.(15) Police are calling for motorists to be extra vigilant following a spate of car thefts and break-ins.(16) But despite the recent spate of thefts , there has been some good news on crime levels.
Related Words
(1) identity theft
(2) car theft
(3) petty theft
(4) anti-theft device
Synonyms
Noun
1. robbery
4. larceny
5. thievery
7. burglary
9. appropriation
11. raid
12. holdup
13. heist
14. stickup
15. five-finger discount
16. rip-off


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

and Sheldon was right-- he did
get charged with petty theft.

and Sheldon was right-- he did get charged with petty THEFT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 14


I'm playing Grand
Theft Auto later.

I'm playing Grand THEFT Auto later.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12


and Grand Theft Auto,
we pay the prostitutes promptly,

and Grand THEFT Auto, we pay the prostitutes promptly,

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 19


if caught, you could be charged
with petty theft.

if caught, you could be charged with petty THEFT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 14


1982, grand theft auto.

1982, grand THEFT auto.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 8


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