What is another word for larcenists?
Pronunciation: [lˈɑːsənˌɪsts] (IPA) 
Larcenist is a noun that refers to a person who commits larceny, which is another word for theft. There are a variety of synonyms for larcenists that can be used interchangeably, such as thief, robber, burglar, pilferer, shoplifter and kleptomaniac. A thief is a general term for someone who steals, while robber specifically refers to someone who uses force or threatens violence to steal. Burglar is used to describe someone who breaks and enters into a building to steal. Pilferer is similar to thief but refers to someone who steals small items or in small quantities. Shoplifter refers to someone who steals from a store, while kleptomaniac is someone who compulsively steals.
