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thieving

/θiːvɪŋ/

/θivɪŋ/

thievingnoun

thievings

Translations

vol

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.

Definitions

The act of stealing or the practice of theft.

The thieving in the neighborhood has increased, causing concern among residents.

Synonyms

thievingadjective

more thieving

Comp.

most thieving

Super.

/ˈθiːvɪŋ/

/ˈθivɪŋ/

Translations

voleur

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.

Definitions

Given to or characterized by stealing.

The thieving raccoon managed to snatch the shiny object from the porch.

Synonyms

thievinggerund / present participle

Definitions

Stealing; engaged in theft (present participle of “thieve”).

The thieving boy was finally caught by the shopkeeper.

thieveverb

thieving

ing-form

thieved

Past Simple

thieved

Past Participle

thieving

ing-form

/θiːv/

/θiv/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms