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.
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The burglars thieved several valuable items from the house.
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She was accused of thieving money from her employer.
thieve Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with thieve
Example
The pickpocket thieved the tourist blind while he was distracted.
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The con artist thieved himself rich by scamming people out of their money.
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He thieved away all the money he stole on gambling and drinking.
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.
