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thieving

UK
/θiːvɪŋ/
US
/θivɪŋ/

Translations

thievingnoun
thievings
pl
Thieving is a serious crime.
Воровство - это серьезное преступление.
Synonyms
burglary
pilfering
robbery
stealing
theft
larceny
thievingadjective
more thieving
Comp.
most thieving
Super.
UK
/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈθivɪŋ/
The thieving cat stole the fish from the table.
Воровской кот украл рыбу со стола.
Synonyms
crooked
pilfering
robbery-related
larcenous
stealing
thieveverb

thieving

Gerund

thieved
Past Simple
thieved
Past Participle
thieving
Gerund
UK
/θiːv/
US
/θiv/
He used to thieve from the local market.
Он раньше воровал на местном рынке.
Synonyms
rob
purloin
filch
take
snatch
plunder
loot
pilfer
steal
swipe

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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