thief
nounHow many syllables in thief?
There is 1 syllable in the word thief.Divide thief into syllables:
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:
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Antonyms for thief:
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