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thief

/θiːf/ noun · British & US
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What does thief mean?

noun

A person who steals, especially secretly or by stealth. A person who steals something, especially something of value.

Example

"The thief was caught by the police and charged with burglary."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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