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theft

/θɛft/

theftnoun

thefts

Translations

The theft of the painting was reported to the police.

Кража картины была сообщена в полицию.

He was accused of theft after the incident at the store.

Его обвинили в воровстве после инцидента в магазине.

Additional translations

Definitions

The act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another.

The theft of the valuable painting from the museum shocked the entire city.

An instance of stealing something.

There was a theft reported at the local convenience store last night.

The criminal offense of stealing.

He was charged with theft after being caught shoplifting.

Synonyms

theftadjective

/θɛft/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "theft prevention measures".

Definitions

Designed to prevent, deter, or relate to stealing.

The car is fitted with a theft alarm system.