What does thievery mean?
Thievery means The act of theft, the act of stealing..
Thievery
/ˈθiːv.(ə)ɹ.i/ · noun
Meaning
The act of theft, the act of stealing..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of theft, the act of stealing.
- (obsolete) That which is stolen.
Example Sentences
This instance of thievery will not be overlooked.
One thief may well have the power to achieve a certain amount of success in fulfilling his desires to possess the property of another. But thievery being what it is, it feeds that desire in an intemperate way, and so the desire grows and grows.
Injurious Time now, with a robber's haste, / Crams his rich thievery up, he knows not how;
Synonyms for thievery
Antonyms for thievery
Related Words
Word Forms
- thieveries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for thievery?
Common synonyms include larceny, theft, thieving, stealing.
What is the opposite of thievery?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use thievery in a sentence?
This instance of thievery will not be overlooked.
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