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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word thief, which means one that steals especially stealthily or secretly. Find out how to use thief in a sentence and see related words and phrases.
Learn the definition of thief as a noun for a person who steals, and see examples and idioms related to thief. Find translations of thief in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.
A thief is a person who steals, especially in secret and without using force or violence. The plural of thief is thieves. The related noun theft refers to the act or an instance of stealing. In general, intentionally taking something that doesn’t belong to you makes you a thief.
Check pronunciation: thief. Definition of thief noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 away with things of value, even at the cost of violence: A robber held up two tourists on the street.
A thief is someone who steals something. A thief can be anything from a cyberspace criminal mastermind who steals credit card information around the world, to the petty thief who picks people's pockets on the subway.
Learn the meaning of thief as someone who steals things, and see how to say it in different languages. Find examples, synonyms, and related words for thief.
