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thievery Synonyms

Another word for thievery

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• noun (Context 1)

The action, practice, or habit of stealing; an instance of theft.

Usage Example

"The merchant installed heavier locks on the warehouse doors to deter petty theft."

Strongest
theft
stealing
larceny
Strong
pilfering
pilferage
robbery
plunder
purloining
burglary

Opposites of thievery

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

restitution
honesty
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• Nearby Words

thicky
thief
thieve
thievery
thieving
thievish
thigh

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