Thievery: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆนโโ๏ธ
thievery
[ หฮธiหvษri ]
criminal activity
Thievery refers to the act of stealing or taking someone else's property without permission. It is commonly associated with unlawful activities and can involve a variety of contexts, from petty theft to grand larceny. Thievery is considered a crime in most jurisdictions and can lead to legal consequences.
Synonyms
larceny, pilfering, robbery, theft.
Examples of usage
- The rise in thievery has led to increased security measures in stores.
- He was arrested for thievery after attempting to steal a car.
- Thievery is a serious offense that can result in jail time.
- The novel portrays the life of a thief immersed in a world of thievery.
Translations
Translations of the word "thievery" in other languages:
๐ต๐น furto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Diebstahl
๐ฎ๐ฉ pencurian
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฐะดัะถะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kradzieลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฟ
๐ซ๐ท vol
๐ช๐ธ robo
๐น๐ท hฤฑrsฤฑzlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ krรกdeลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ krรกdeลพ
๐จ๐ณ ็็ช
๐ธ๐ฎ kraja
๐ฎ๐ธ รพjรณfnaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแซแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oฤurluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ robo
Etymology
The term 'thievery' originates from the Old English word 'รพฤof', which means 'thief' or 'robber'. This root evolved into the term 'theft', which was adapted from the Proto-Germanic '*รพiubaz', leading to variations in different Germanic languages. The suffix '-ery' is used to denote a condition or state of being, so 'thievery' literally translates to the state of being a thief. Over time, the word has taken on both legal and colloquial connotations, often associated with organized crime or street-level pilfering. The evolution of 'thievery' reflects societal attitudes toward theft and has been shaped by legal definitions and cultural perceptions of crime throughout history.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,635 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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