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

  • (..) "call into question the soundness "of Abnegation's teachings and values. "What prompted them to leave? "Perhaps the answer lies in the corrupted ideal of an entire faction. "The theft of resources, the general incompetence, "the abuse of their children." Did they beat you, like Marcus Eaton's kid? (..)
    2014 Divergent