theft

noun
UK: /θeft/
US: /θeft/

  1. The act of dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it.

    1. The theft occurred last night while everyone was asleep. [ ] [ ]
    2. Car theft has increased dramatically in the last few years across the country. [ ] [ ]

  2. The illegal and immoral action of taking something that does not belong to you.

    1. He was arrested for the theft of a car. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was accused of theft from her employer and immediately dismissed. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

larceny robbery burglary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theft" in English means: The act of dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it., The illegal and immoral action of taking something that does not belong to you..

The phonetic transcription of "theft" is /θeft/ in British English and /θeft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theft": larceny, robbery, burglary.

Example usage of "theft": "The theft occurred last night while everyone was asleep.". More examples on the page.