theft

Meanings

• noun

  The unlawful taking of another's property or money, especially without intending to return it.

• verb

  The action of stealing.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with theft
thief , grief , chieftain , relief

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Variants

List of all variants of theft that leads to same result
theft , thefts , anti-theft , antitheft , grand theft , grand thefts , identity theft , petit theft , petty theft

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Forms

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stole (past tense and past participle of steal), steals (third person singular present tense of steal), stealing (present participle of steal), thefts (plural form of theft)

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Etymology

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Old English thieft, from thiefe, thief.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'theft' is derived from the Old English word 'thieft'.

2. In ancient Rome, theft was punishable by death.

3. The most common type of theft is shoplifting.

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Related Concepts

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1. larceny: A type of theft involving the taking and carrying away of someone else's property.

2. burglary: The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

3. grand larceny: A type of theft involving the taking of valuable property.

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Culture

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Theft has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It is often portrayed as a means of survival or a way to challenge authority. In many cultures, theft is seen as a moral dilemma, with some societies placing a greater emphasis on restitution and rehabilitation rather than punishment.

How to Memorize "theft"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sneaking into a house at night to steal valuable items. Visualize the person taking the items and putting them into a bag.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'theft' with the image of a thief wearing a mask and carrying a bag of stolen goods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-H-E-A-F-T to remember the meaning of theft: Taking Hidden Assets For Theft.

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