thieving
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/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
noun
R
The act of taking things from someone without permission and with the intent to keep them.
The thieving of the artwork from the museum was a major scandal.
adjective
R
Describing someone who steals or is likely to steal.
The thieving thief was caught red-handed with the stolen goods.
translation
The act of taking things from someone without permission and with the intent to keep them.
Describing someone who steals or is likely to steal.
Word Forms
Plural
thievings