Thief

Pronunciation: /ˈθiːf/

Thief (noun)

  1. A person who takes things from others without permission, usually secretly.
  2. A person who steals valuable items, often as part of repeated criminal activity.

Examples

  • A thief steals from people when they leave their bags unattended.
  • The police caught a thief who steals from people on crowded streets.