What is another word for Thieves?

Pronunciation: [θˈiːvz] (IPA)

Thieves are people who steal or take someone's property without permission. A few synonyms for the word "thieves" are burglars, robbers, pilferers, shoplifters, snatchers, looters, raiders, and bandits. Burglars usually break into homes or businesses to steal, while robbers use force or intimidation to take possessions from individuals or groups. Pilferers are sneaky thieves who steal small items unnoticed, and shoplifters steal from stores by hiding the goods on themselves or in their belongings. Snatchers quickly grab items from people's hands and run away, while looters and raiders steal during times of unrest or chaos. Bandits are a type of thief who rob travelers or commit other criminal activities, often while using violence or threats.

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Usage examples for Thieves

He lost no time in hunting up Carl, who was close at hand, having heard of the arrest of the ticket Thieves at the hotel.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
The bear Thieves dug under the snows over our heads and snatched blocks of blubber fuel from under our very eyes at the port without a consciousness of wrongdoing.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
My mistakes have been as trifling in their nature, and as innocent, as neglect to lock a door in a community of Thieves; but I have been punished as severely as though I had murdered a town.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe

Famous quotes with Thieves

  • Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it.
    Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • My own personal favorite Cher song is the unforgettable Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.
    Brent Spiner
  • Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it.
    Gilbert Keith Chesterton
  • Nouns of number, or multitude, such as Mob, Parliament, Rabble, House of Commons, Regiment, Court of King's Bench, Den of Thieves, and the like.
    William Cobbett
  • Very shortly the temple was once again a wonder of the world, and the Ephesian Church settled down to a long reign marked only by the usual bitter quarrels, heresies, and internal dissent through which all major faiths struggle. Any religion begins in a moment of transforming truth. That moment quickly shatters into falsehood and shame and stagecraft, bitter comedy, sometimes murder. Thieves catch hold of any chance for power. The early years of a faith are best not too closely examined by its faithful.
    Kage Baker

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