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thieving

UK
/θiːvɪŋ/
US
/θivɪŋ/

Translations

thievingnoun
thievings
pl
The thieving in the neighborhood has increased, causing concern among residents.
Le vol dans le quartier a augmenté, ce qui inquiète les habitants.
Additional translations
larcinLittéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
burglary
pilfering
robbery
stealing
theft
larceny
thievingadjective
more thieving
Comp.
most thieving
Super.
UK
/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈθivɪŋ/
The thieving raccoon managed to snatch the shiny object from the porch.
Le raton laveur voleur a réussi à s'emparer de l'objet brillant sur le porche.
Additional translations
chapardeurSouvent employé pour un vol de petite ampleur ou de manière familière.
Synonyms
stealing
larcenous
robbery-related
pilfering
crooked
thieveverb

thieving

Gerund

thieved
Past Simple
thieved
Past Participle
thieving
Gerund
UK
/θiːv/
US
/θiv/
volerSens général et le plus courant.
The burglar managed to thieve several valuable paintings from the gallery.
Le cambrioleur a réussi à voler plusieurs tableaux de valeur dans la galerie.
Additional translations
déroberPlus littéraire et souvent employé pour insister sur l'aspect furtif.
Synonyms
rob
purloin
swipe
filch
snatch
take
steal
pilfer
loot
plunder

Definitions

thievingnoun
The act of stealing or the practice of theft.
The thieving in the neighborhood has increased, causing concern among residents.
thievingadjective
Given to or characterized by stealing.
The thieving raccoon managed to snatch the shiny object from the porch.
thieveverb
To steal something, especially in a secretive or stealthy manner.
The burglar managed to thieve several valuable paintings from the gallery.
To commit theft; to steal in general, without specifying the object taken.
Street urchins would often thieve to survive.
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