thieve

[θiːv]

thieve Definition

to steal something from someone or a place.

Using thieve: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was caught thieving from the store.

  • Example

    The burglars thieved several valuable items from the house.

  • Example

    She was accused of thieving money from her employer.

thieve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thieve

Phrases with thieve

  • to steal everything someone has

    Example

    The pickpocket thieved the tourist blind while he was distracted.

  • to become rich by stealing

    Example

    The con artist thieved himself rich by scamming people out of their money.

  • to steal and then waste or squander what has been stolen

    Example

    He thieved away all the money he stole on gambling and drinking.

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Summary: thieve in Brief

'Thieve' [θiːv] is a verb that means to steal something from someone or a place. It is often used in legal contexts and can be replaced with synonyms like 'steal,' 'rob,' or 'pilfer.' Phrases like 'thieve someone blind' and 'thieve oneself rich' describe extreme cases of stealing, while 'thieve away' implies wasting or squandering what has been stolen.