Thieving: meaning, definitions and examples
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thieving
[ หฮธiหvษชล ]
criminal act
Thieving refers to the act of stealing or taking something that does not belong to an individual. It encompasses a wide range of behaviors from petty theft, like shoplifting, to more serious crimes, such as burglary. Thieving is often associated with a lack of respect for others' property and can lead individuals to face legal consequences if caught. This term is commonly used in both formal law enforcement and casual discussions about crime.
Synonyms
larceny, pilfering, robbery, stealing, theft.
Examples of usage
- He was caught thieving from the local store.
- Thieving is a serious offense that can lead to imprisonment.
- She was accused of thieving from her employer.
Translations
Translations of the word "thieving" in other languages:
๐ต๐น roubo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Dieb
๐ฎ๐ฉ pencurian
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฐะดัะถะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kradzieลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฟ
๐ซ๐ท vol
๐ช๐ธ robo
๐น๐ท hฤฑrsฤฑzlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ krรกdeลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ krรกdeลพ
๐จ๐ณ ็็ช
๐ธ๐ฎ kraja
๐ฎ๐ธ รพjรณfnaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oฤurluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ robo
Etymology
The term 'thieving' originates from the Old English word 'รพฤofan', which means to steal. It has its roots in Germanic languages, similar to a variety of cognates in other languages that convey the notion of theft. The term evolved through Middle English as 'thieve', and the present participle 'thieving' emerged to describe the ongoing nature of the act. Over the centuries, the concept of thieving has expanded beyond mere physical acts of stealing to encompass a broader range of unethical behaviors, including fraud and deception. The criminal implications of thieving have led to it being a focal point in legal discourse and in understanding societal norms around property and ownership.