Definitions
- Referring to a person who steals something, especially in a sneaky or secretive manner. - Talking about someone who commits theft as a profession or habit. - Describing a person who steals without using force or violence.
- Referring to a person who steals something, regardless of the method or circumstances. - Talking about someone who takes something that does not belong to them without permission. - Describing a person who commits theft as a crime or illegal act.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a person who steals something.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words are used to describe illegal or unethical behavior.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both words are commonly used in legal or criminal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Larcenist has a more formal and legal connotation, while thief is more commonly used in everyday language and has a stronger negative connotation.
- 2Method: Larcenist implies a more sneaky or secretive method of stealing, while thief can refer to any method of stealing.
- 3Severity: Larcenist may imply a less severe form of theft, while thief can refer to any level of severity, including violent theft.
- 4Usage: Larcenist is less commonly used than thief and may be considered outdated or archaic in some contexts.
Remember this!
Larcenist and thief are synonyms that both refer to a person who steals something. However, larcenist is a more formal and legal term, often used to describe a person who steals in a sneaky or secretive manner without using force or violence. On the other hand, thief is a more commonly used term with a stronger negative connotation that can refer to any method of stealing, regardless of severity.
