thief

noun
UK: /θiːf/
US: /θiːf/

  1. A person who steals something.

    1. The thief took my bag. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police are still hunting the thief who broke into the museum last night. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who makes dishonest or illegal deals, often involving money.

    1. He's a thief, taking money from the poor. [ ] [ ]
    2. They say that the CEO is a thief, enriching himself at the expense of his employees. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

burglar shoplifter fraudster

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thief" in English means: A person who steals something., Someone who makes dishonest or illegal deals, often involving money..

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

Synonyms for "thief": burglar, shoplifter, fraudster.

Example usage of "thief": "The thief took my bag.". More examples on the page.