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

  • (..) For someone like you to steal? Yes. In the dream state, your conscious defences are lowered... ...and that makes your thoughts vulnerable to theft. It's called extraction. Mr. Saito, we can train your subconscious to defend itself... ...from even the most skilled extractor. How can you do that? (..)
    2010 Inception