What is another word for thievishness?

Pronunciation: [θˈiːvɪʃnəs] (IPA)

Thievishness refers to the act of being dishonest and stealing items that belong to someone else. Synonyms for thievishness include stealing, pilfering, shoplifting, robbery, burglary, and larceny. These words all describe actions that involve taking something that is not rightfully one's own. Other synonyms for thievishness include sneaky, deceptive, and underhanded. These words describe the deceitful behavior that often accompanies acts of theft. Additionally, words such as greed, avarice, and covetousness can be considered synonyms for thievishness, as they describe an intense desire to acquire material possessions, regardless of whether or not they belong to the individual in question.

What are the hypernyms for Thievishness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Thievishness

Eb pleaded that it was the newest and poorest member of the Galactic Federation, and should have been protected in its inexperience against his thievishness.
"The Eel"
Miriam Allen DeFord

Related words: thievery, theft, sneakiness, thieving, thievish

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