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单词 thieveries
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thievery

noun

thiev·​ery ˈthēv-rē How to pronounce thievery (audio)
ˈthē-və-
plural thieveries
: the act or practice or an instance of stealing : theft

Synonyms

  • larceny
  • robbery
  • stealing
  • theft
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Example Sentences

a case of suspected thievery a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
Recent Examples on the Web However, the DeFi market’s growth has also been subject to a massive uptick in hacks, fraud, and thievery. Declan Harty, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2021 The thievery got so bad, some corporate chains like Walgreens decided to shutter several locations in the city. Fox News, 22 July 2022 The enigmatic portrait is no stranger to both vandalism and thievery. CNN, 30 May 2022 For such a simple act of thievery, the reaction is most certainly scattershot, but national legislators in Washington, D.C., are also talking about solutions. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 11 July 2022 The Bureau of Street Lighting will receive $60,000 to explore options for protecting San Fernando Valley electrical boxes hit hard by the citywide spate of copper thievery. Gale Hollandstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2022 The country holds over 80% of the world’s platinum reserves, but its mines are battling an unlikely problem that threatens to hit the industry hard: thievery. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2022 In the Celtics’ long history of winning lopsided trades, there are different tiers of thievery. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 Cameron picked up another reward, as his thievery in Progressive Field's outfield earned him MLB's Electric Play of the Week. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

thievery

noun

thiev·​ery ˈthē-və-rē How to pronounce thievery (audio)
: theft

thieveries

noun

plural of thievery
as in robberies
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • robberies
  • thefts
  • housebreakings
  • larcenies
  • grafts
  • kidnappings
  • rapines
  • kidnapings
  • piracies
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  • petty larcenies
  • petit larcenies
  • pilferages
  • despoliations
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  • banditries
  • peculations
  • misapplications
  • abductions
  • highjackings
  • hijackings
  • black marketeerings
  • carjackings
  • spoliations
  • misappropriations
  • pillages
  • despoilments
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