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

  • (..) could swim across the pool three times, and today I nearly drowned three times. Don't worry. Tomorrow everything will turn out better. I'll get better grades for you. If they don't report the theft and make a complaint, it means one thing. It's useful to someone that Amos is missing. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo
  • (..) First I need to talk to grandfather, grandmother needs a rest, so perhaps she'll return. How could do you this? Take an animal from the zoo. - It's theft. - Why is it stealing? It's kidnapping. I've thought about it. We can start a new life. The Director will submit a criminal complaint. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo