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thieve

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of thieve

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

someone's been thieving my cookies!

Synonyms of thieve

appropriate, boost [slang], filch, heist, hook, lift, misappropriate, nick [British slang], nip, pilfer, pinch, pocket, purloin, rip off, snitch, steal, swipe

Words Related to thieve

burglarize, knock over, rob

loot, pillage, plunder, sack

carjack, hijack (also highjack)

poach, rustle, shoplift

collar, grab, grasp, nail, seize, snatch, take

abduct, kidnap, shanghai, spirit

Phrases Synonymous with thieve

make away with, make off with, run off with, walk off with

Near Antonyms of thieve

bestow, contribute, donate, give, hand over, present

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