theft Definition
the act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another.
Using theft: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "theft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was charged with theft of a motor vehicle.
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The store owner caught the thief in the act of theft.
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The company suffered a loss due to employee theft.
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She was convicted of theft and sentenced to prison.
theft Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for theft
Phrases with theft
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He was arrested for petty theft after stealing a candy bar from the store.
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He was charged with grand theft auto for stealing a car worth over $50,000.
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He was found guilty of theft by deception for selling fake paintings to unsuspecting buyers.
Summary: theft in Brief
The term 'theft' [θeft] refers to the act of stealing, wrongfully taking and carrying away someone else's personal property. It includes crimes such as stealing, robbery, larceny, embezzlement, and pilfering. Examples include 'He was charged with theft of a motor vehicle.' and 'The company suffered a loss due to employee theft.' The term extends into phrases like 'petty theft,' 'grand theft,' and 'theft by deception.'
