thief
nounHow many syllables in thief?
There is 1 syllable in the word thief.How to pronounce thief:
Definition of thief:
- thief (noun):
- one who commits theft or larceny
- a person who steals something from another
- one that steals especially stealthily or secretly
- a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.
Synonyms for thief:
bandit
body snatcher
booster
brigand
burglar
cattle thief
cracksman
criminal
crook
cutpurse
dacoit
dakoit
defalcator
despoiler
dip
embezzler
felon
footpad
freebooter
ghoul
graverobber
holdup man
housebreaker
kidnapper
larcener
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Antonyms for thief:
constable
constabulary
cop
gendarme
law
law enforcement
law enforcement officer
lawman
officer
patrolman
patrolwoman
peace officer
police
police constable
police officer
policeman
policewoman
sheriff
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