thieving

About 0.34 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb present participle and gerund of thieve
2. adjective That thieves; that steals; inclined to steal
3. noun The action of theft.

Similar words

thievery theft thievish stealing larceny dishonest dishonorable thief robber burglar

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