thieving
noun
UK/ˈθiː.vɪŋ/
US/ˈθiː.vɪŋ/
Definitions of thieving noun
- Uncountable
The act or practice of stealing.
His life was characterized by acts of thieving and deceit.
There has been an increase in thieving in this area.
The police are investigating the thieving incidents in the neighborhood.
adjective
UK/ˈθiː.vɪŋ/
US/ˈθiː.vɪŋ/
Definitions of thieving adjective
- Before noun
Describing someone who is in the habit of stealing.
The thieving employee was eventually fired.
They arrested a group of thieving teenagers.
You should hide your valuables because it's a thieving area.