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thieving Synonyms
Another word for thieving
Choosing another word for thieving depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The action or practice of stealing another person's property.
Usage Example
"He was dismissed from his position after the company discovered his habitual theft from the warehouse."
Strongest
theft
stealing
larceny
Strong
pilfering
pilferage
filching
purloining
robbery
• adjective (Context 2)
Given to or characterized by stealing; dishonest.
Usage Example
"The shopkeeper kept a close watch out for stealing opportunists during the busy holiday season."
Strongest
stealing
thievish
larcenous
Strong
light-fingered
pilfering
sticky-fingered
dishonest
• verb (Context 3)
To steal or take another person's property without permission or legal right (present participle of thieve).
Usage Example
"The stray cat was caught stealing scraps of fish from the kitchen counter."
Strongest
stealing
pilfering
Strong
filching
purloining
robbing
shoplifting
poaching
Opposites of thieving
The opposite of thieving shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
honest
law-abiding
give back
trustworthy
return
upright
restitution
restore
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thieving. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thieving