Theft - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |θeft|  American pronunciation of the word theft
Brit.  |θeft|  British pronunciation of the word theft

noun

- the act of taking something from someone unlawfully (syn: larceny, stealing, thievery)

Extra examples

The theft of the jewelry and other valuables was immediately reported to the police.

He was found guilty of theft.

The thief was taken in the theft.

Car theft is on the increase.

Three men were charged with attempted theft.

There have been a number of thefts in the area.

He was shocked by the implication of his partner in the theft.

This policy will insure your car against theft.

...questioned the efficacy of the alarms in actually preventing auto theft...

His business partner was implicated in the theft.

She was nicked for the theft.

There are steps you can take to safeguard against identity theft.

...identity theft has become one of the most frequent and feared swindles of our time...

We remain vigilant against theft.

Her assistant was accused of theft and fraud by the police.

Word forms

noun
singular: theft
plural: thefts
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