thieve
to take by theft; steal.
to act as a thief; commit theft; steal.
Origin of thieve
1Other words from thieve
- thiev·ing·ly, adverb
- outthieve, verb (used with object), out·thieved, out·thiev·ing.
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How to use thieve in a sentence
They never thieved or begged while I knew them, and not one of them had what could be called a criminal habit.
Tramping with Tramps | Josiah FlyntThe sunlight pressed through the windows, thieved its way in, flashed its light over the furniture and the photographs.
The Garden Party | Katherine MansfieldThey thieved openly, and answered remonstrances with undisguised taunts.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules VerneThieved with dexterity, and was once condemned to twenty-five months imprisonment.
The Criminal | Havelock EllisI thieved for you when I was a child not half as old as this (pointing to Oliver).
Oliver Twist, Vol. I (of 3) | Charles Dickens
British Dictionary definitions for thieve
/ (θiːv) /
to steal (someone's possessions)
Origin of thieve
1Derived forms of thieve
- thievery, noun
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