thief

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Thief Definition & Meaning

1. A person who steals something that does not belong to them.

Example: The thief stole my wallet while i was distracted.

2. One who takes something without permission or consent.

Example: The thief broke into the store and stole several items.

3. A criminal who steals for a living.

Example: The police arrested the notorious thief who had been stealing from homes in the area for months.

4. Someone who takes credit for someone else's work or ideas.

Example: He was accused of being a thief when he plagiarized his colleague's research paper.

5. A person who steals someone's heart or affection.

Example: She was a thief of hearts, breaking many men's hearts with her charm and beauty.

Examples of the word thief used in sentences.

  • The thief stole my wallet while I was shopping in the mall.
  • I lost my phone to a thief on the train while I was asleep.
  • Be careful with your belongings while travelling, there are many pickpocket thieves around.
  • Please call the police if you see any suspicious activity by a possible thief.
  • The thief was caught on camera breaking into the house last night.
  • The police caught the thief stealing from the convenience store.
  • I always keep an eye on my purse in crowded places to avoid getting robbed by a thief.
  • We had to replace the lock on our front door after a thief broke in.
  • My friend's phone was stolen by a thief who snatched it out of her hand on the subway.
  • The thief got away with their stolen jewelry, but the owner had insurance to cover the loss.
  • The thief stole my laptop while I was at the coffee shop.
  • Beware of pickpockets and thieves in crowded tourist areas.
  • The police caught the thief who had robbed the jewelry store.
  • The homeowner chased the thief out of his backyard and called the police.
  • The thief was sentenced to five years in prison for stealing a car.
  • The thief was caught red-handed stealing the jewelry from the store.
  • The victim was traumatized after a thief broke into her house and stole her valuables.
  • The police are warning the public to be vigilant for any suspicious activity, as there has been a surge in the number of thefts in the area.
  • The school principal was shocked to discover that one of her own students was involved in the theft of the school's laptops.
  • The thief was able to escape from the scene of the crime by blending in with the crowd.
  • I once had my wallet stolen by a petty thief while traveling on a crowded train.
  • Despite the thief's cunning plan, the skilled detective was able to catch him red-handed.
  • The company's data security was compromised when a malicious thief hacked into their system.
  • The thief was caught on camera stealing a valuable painting from the prestigious art museum.
  • My neighbor's car was stolen by a notorious thief who made headlines for his string of robberies in the city.
  • The thief was skilled enough to steal the priceless painting from the high-security museum.
  • It was evident that the thief had been watching the house for a while before breaking in through the window.
  • The company suffered a huge loss due to the employee who was caught red-handed as a thief.
  • The detective worked day and night to catch the notorious thief who had been stealing from the local mall.
  • The poor man had no idea that the money he had saved for his daughter's wedding would be stolen by a thief.
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