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theft Synonyms

Another word for theft

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The action or crime of stealing; the felonious taking and removing of another's personal property with the intent of permanently depriving the owner of it.

Usage Example

"The museum increased its overnight security measures following the larceny of two Renaissance paintings."

Strongest
larceny
stealing
thievery
Strong
robbery
burglary
pilfering
purloining
misappropriation
heist
peculation

Opposites of theft

The opposite of theft shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

restitution
return
restoration
See all opposites of theft

• Nearby Words

theatricals
theatrics
thee
theft
their
theirs
theism

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Theft. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/theft
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