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thieving
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/θiːvɪŋ/
US
/θivɪŋ/
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thieving
noun
thievings
pl
Translations
воровство
Thieving is a serious crime.
Воровство - это серьезное преступление.
Definitions
The act of stealing or the practice of theft.
The thieving in the neighborhood has increased, causing concern among residents.
Synonyms
burglary
pilfering
robbery
stealing
theft
larceny
thieving
adjective
more thieving
Comp.
most thieving
Super.
UK
/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈθivɪŋ/
Translations
воровской
The thieving cat stole the fish from the table.
Воровской кот украл рыбу со стола.
Definitions
Given to or characterized by stealing.
The thieving raccoon managed to snatch the shiny object from the porch.
Synonyms
crooked
pilfering
robbery-related
larcenous
stealing
thieving
gerund / present participle
Definitions
Stealing; engaged in theft (present participle of “thieve”).
The thieving boy was finally caught by the shopkeeper.
thieve
verb
thieving
Gerund
thieved
Past Simple
thieved
Past Participle
thieving
Gerund
UK
/θiːv/
US
/θiv/
Translations
воровать
He used to thieve from the local market.
Он раньше воровал на местном рынке.
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
rob
purloin
filch
take
snatch
plunder
loot
pilfer
steal
swipe
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