The meaning of THIEF is one that steals especially stealthily or secretly; also : one who commits theft or larceny. How to use thief in a sentence.

A thief takes the goods or property of another by stealth without the latter’s knowledge: like a thief in the night. A robber trespasses upon the house, property, or person of another, and makes …

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thief, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

noun One who steals; one who commits theft or larceny. See theft. noun A waster in the snuff of a candle. noun Same as Thief taker. noun one who leads or takes away a thief. noun one whose …

thief definition: person who steals another's property without force. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "time thief", …

A thief takes the goods or property of another by stealth without the latter's knowledge: like a thief in the night. A robber trespasses upon the house, property, or person of another, and makes …

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Thieves stole $500,000 worth of computer equipment. (Definition of thief from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)