THIEF Synonyms
There are 23 synonyms of the word
thief.
(exact relations)
There are 34 hypernyms of the word thief. (close relations)
There are 34 hypernyms of the word thief. (close relations)
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Definition of THIEF
Definition of THIEF
Best Alternative Words for THIEF
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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1 | bandit | nounn | ||||
2 | burglar | nounn | ||||
3 | criminal | nounn | ||||
4 | crook | nounn | ||||
5 | defalcator | nounn | ||||
6 | embezzler | nounn | ||||
7 | highwayman | nounn | ||||
8 | housebreaker | nounn | ||||
9 | kleptomaniac | nounn | ||||
10 | looter | nounn | ||||
11 | pickpocket | nounn | ||||
12 | pilferer | nounn | ||||
13 | pirate | verb, nounv, n | ||||
14 | poacher | verb, nounv, n | ||||
15 | rapscallion | nounn | ||||
16 | robber | nounn | ||||
17 | shoplifter | nounn | ||||
18 | swindler | nounn | ||||
19 | filcher | verb, nounv, n | ||||
20 | picklock | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For THIEF
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
thief, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (33)
criminal
crook
felon
malefactor
outlaw
bandit
burglar
cheat
delinquent
embezzler
forger
fraud
hijacker
larcenist
lawbreaker
looter
miscreant
mugger
offender
perpetrator
pickpocket
pilferer
pirate
rascal
robber
safecracker
shoplifter
smuggler
stealer
swindler
tricker
wrong
wrongdoer
Phrases (1)
con artist