theft
Crime of pilfering
Theft is the act of taking someone else's property without permission or legal right, intending to keep it permanently.
The word covers everything from shoplifting to embezzling millions: He was charged with theft.
Identity theft involves stealing personal information to commit fraud.
Unlike robbery, theft doesn't require force or confrontation—it can happen without the victim knowing.
Unlawful taking of goods
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
- pickpocketingTheft from pockets
robbery · mugging · carjacking · pilferage · heist · break-in · holdup · stickup
Sneak off with trifles
pocket · shoplift · burglarize · embezzle · pickpocket · misappropriate · plunder · loot
One who breaks in
- robberOne who steals by force
- muggerOne who robs violently
- banditArmed roadside thief
- pickpocketThief who steals carried items
shoplifter · embezzler · kleptomaniac · fence · accomplice · mastermind · cat burglar · prowler
Serious criminal offense
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- criminal chargeFormal accusation of lawbreaking
- arrestSeize by law
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
conviction · restitution · sentencing · probation · incarceration · arraignment · indictment · plea bargain
One harmed by another
- insurance claimDemand for policy payment
- deductibleOut-of-pocket threshold amount
- reimbursementPayment for incurred expenses
- coverageExtent of inclusion
replacement · damages · compensation · settlement · police report · inventory · valuation · sentimental value
Protection from threat
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- cameraImage capturing device
guard · safe · vault · deterrent · inventory control · loss prevention · CCTV · motion sensor
Violent public disturbance
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- opportunismExploiting circumstances for gain
- sackingDismissal from employment
pillaging · plundering · ransacking · marauding · mob · chaos · breakdown · anarchy
larceny
Unlawful taking of goods
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
pickpocketing · robbery · mugging · carjacking · pilferage · heist · break-in · holdup · stickup · smash-and-grab
pilfer
Sneak off with trifles
snatch · pocket · shoplift · burglarize · embezzle · pickpocket · misappropriate · plunder · loot · ransack
burglar
One who breaks in
pickpocket · shoplifter · embezzler · kleptomaniac · fence · accomplice · mastermind · cat burglar · prowler · intruder
felony
Serious criminal offense
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- criminal chargeFormal accusation of lawbreaking
- arrestSeize by law
prosecution · conviction · restitution · sentencing · probation · incarceration · arraignment · indictment · plea bargain · defense
victim
One harmed by another
- insurance claimDemand for policy payment
- deductibleOut-of-pocket threshold amount
- reimbursementPayment for incurred expenses
coverage · replacement · damages · compensation · settlement · police report · inventory · valuation · sentimental value · irreplaceable
security
Protection from threat
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
camera · guard · safe · vault · deterrent · inventory control · loss prevention · CCTV · motion sensor · deadbolt
riot
Violent public disturbance
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- opportunismExploiting circumstances for gain
sacking · pillaging · plundering · ransacking · marauding · mob · chaos · breakdown · anarchy · wartime
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- theftstealing, larceny, burglary, robbery, shoplifting
- wrongdoingmisconduct, crime, sabotage, crimes, misbehavior
- individual actskindness, generosity, bravery, courage, charity
- misconductmisconduct, bullying, stealing, vandalism, cheating
- Ancient Greek lawSolon, Solonian reforms, ostracism, lawgiver, legal codes
theftreturn
Go back again
restoration · restitution · giving back · repayment · compensation
- steal the showOutperform others completely
- stole the showCaptivated all attention unexpectedly
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
- car theftUnlawfully taking vehicles
- petty theftMinor stealing offense
- grand theftMajor-value property crime