Vocabulary Entry

thieve

|verb • noun

verb

To steal or take something unlawfully.

Example Sentences

"He chose to thieve from the store rather than go hungry."

"The thief attempted to thieve valuables from the unsuspecting tourists."

"She caught her brother trying to thieve her favorite toy."

noun

Example Sentences

"The police are on the lookout for the thieve who stole the car."

"She was surprised to learn that the thieve had been living in her neighborhood."

"The thieve was caught on camera while committing the crime."