theft

Definition

  • noun: the act or crime of stealing
  • noun: the act of stealing
  • synonyms: larceny

Examples

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

  • How can we protect ourselves against 'identity theft'?

  • He was found guilty of 'theft'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) do not itself unravel in one speech... ...it is a damned ghost that we have seen - Then give him heedful note - I will, my lord If he steal aught whilst this play is playing and scape detecting, I will pay the theft They are coming to the play, I must prepare And can you by no drift of circumstance (..)
    2015 Hamlet