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Noun: thief (thieves)  theef
  1. A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
    - stealer

Derived forms: thieves

Type of: crim [Brit, informal], criminal, crook [informal], felon, malefactor [formal], outlaw

Encyclopedia: Thief, Steal Me a Peach