thievery

[thee-vuh-ree]

thievery Definition

the act of stealing; theft.

Using thievery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thievery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The thievery was caught on camera.

  • Example

    He was arrested for thievery.

  • Example

    The store owner installed security cameras to prevent thievery.

thievery Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with thievery

  • the act of stealing small or insignificant items

    Example

    The store has been experiencing a lot of petty thievery lately.

  • the act of stealing large or significant items

    Example

    The museum was robbed of several priceless paintings in a grand thievery.

  • the act of stealing that is planned and carried out by a group of people

    Example

    The police suspect that the thievery was an organized crime.

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Summary: thievery in Brief

'Thievery' [thee-vuh-ree] refers to the act of stealing, often characterized as petty or grand. It can also be organized, as in 'The police suspect that the thievery was an organized crime.' Examples include 'The thievery was caught on camera,' and 'The store owner installed security cameras to prevent thievery.'