Theft — synonyms, definition

1. theft (Noun)

avarice breaking and entering bribe burglary catching covetousness crime demand depredation despoilment exaction expropriation extortion getting graft grossness haul hush money larceny levy • • •

theft (Noun) — The act of taking something from someone unlawfully.

felony biopiracy breach of trust with fraudulent intent defalcation embezzlement grand larceny grand theft misapplication misappropriation peculation petit larceny petty petty larceny pilferage robbery rustling shoplifting shrinkage skimming