Distraction Theft

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrækʃən θɛft/

Definitions of distraction theft

noun a type of theft where the perpetrator distracts the victim in order to steal their belongings

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about a distraction theft where someone pretended to bump into a tourist and stole their wallet.

A2 The police warned us about distraction thefts happening in crowded areas, so we kept our belongings close.

B1 Travelers should be cautious of distraction thefts, especially in busy tourist spots.

B2 The thieves used distraction theft as a tactic to steal valuable items from unsuspecting victims.

C1 Authorities are cracking down on organized crime groups that specialize in distraction theft schemes.

C2 The museum implemented new security measures to prevent distraction thefts during peak visitor hours.

Examples of distraction theft in a Sentence

formal The police are investigating a series of distraction thefts that have been reported in the area.

informal Hey, watch out for distraction thefts when you're out shopping in crowded places.

slang I heard there's been a bunch of distraction thefts happening downtown lately.

figurative Don't let distractions steal your focus and lead to a 'theft' of your time and energy.

Grammatical Forms of distraction theft

past tense

distracted

plural

distraction thefts

comparative

more distracting

superlative

most distracting

present tense

distracts

future tense

will distract

perfect tense

has distracted

continuous tense

is distracting

singular

distraction theft

positive degree

distracting

infinitive

to distract

gerund

distracting

participle

distracted

Origin and Evolution of distraction theft

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'distraction theft' originated from the practice of thieves using various methods to distract victims in order to steal from them.
Evolution of the word: The term 'distraction theft' has become more commonly used in recent years as a way to describe a specific type of theft where the victim is distracted in some way while the theft occurs. The evolution of the word has been influenced by the rise of surveillance cameras and increased awareness of different types of theft tactics.