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Synonyms of thievery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
- a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Words Related to thievery
- abduction,
- carjacking,
- hijacking
- (also highjacking),
- kidnapping
- (also kidnaping),
- shanghaiing
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The first known use of thievery was in 1568
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