THEFT Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
theft.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word theft. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word theft. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for THEFT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | larceny | nounn | ||||
| 2 | stealing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | thievery | nounn | ||||
| 4 | appropriation | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | burglary | nounn | ||||
| 6 | embezzlement | nounn | ||||
| 7 | heist | nounn | ||||
| 8 | looting | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | peculation | nounn | ||||
| 10 | pilferage | nounn | ||||
| 11 | plundering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 12 | poaching | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | raiding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 14 | robbery | nounn | ||||
| 15 | shoplifting | nounn | ||||
| 16 | filching | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | pilfering | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | purloining | verbv | ||||
| 19 | swindling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 20 | thieving | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For THEFT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
theft, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
felony
crime
misdemeanor
offense
wrongdoing
lawbreaking
