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Vocabulary Entry
thieving
|verb • adjective
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verb
The act of stealing; taking another's property without permission.
Example Sentences
"He was caught thieving from the local store."
"Thieving is a serious crime that can lead to jail time."
"She felt guilty after thieving her brother's allowance."
A
adjective
Describing someone or something that is related to theft or stealing.
Example Sentences
"The thieving raccoon raided our garbage last night."
"He always had a thieving mentality when it came to money."
"Her thieving instincts kicked in when she saw the unattended bag."