adj
thieving
THEE-vihng
adj
1
Inclined to steal; given to theft.
"Keep an eye on your bag — there are thieving pickpockets in this market."
noun
1
The act of stealing.
"His thieving eventually got him fired."
How to Use Thieving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing someone who steals, or the act of stealing itself.
Word Forms
thievings plural
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