What does thieving mean?
Thieving means present participle and gerund of thieve.
Thieving
/ˈθiːvɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of thieve.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of thieve
- That thieves; that steals; inclined to steal
- The action of theft.
Example Sentences
From her point of view, sex itself, or sexual awareness, is the thief that stole away her innocence (which completes the picture of Thomas's totally thieving world).
The landlady was "a desperately mean old specimen... who employed a very thieving set of servants,"
"There's nothing to spend your thievings on up here."
Synonyms for thieving
Antonyms for thieving
Related Words
Word Forms
- thievings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for thieving?
Common synonyms include larceny, theft, thievery, thievish.
What is the opposite of thieving?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use thieving in a sentence?
From her point of view, sex itself, or sexual awareness, is the thief that stole away her innocence (which completes the picture of Thomas's totally thieving world).
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