Theft

Synonyms of theft

• robbery
• stealing
• larceny

Antonyms of theft

• integrity
• honesty
• uprightness

Collocations of theft

identity theft

Frequency: 80 %

She became a victim of identity theft after her personal information was stolen online.

petty theft

Frequency: 70 %

He was arrested for petty theft at the grocery store.

grand theft

Frequency: 65 %

The thieves were charged with grand theft for stealing the expensive jewelry.

auto theft

Frequency: 60 %

The police recovered the stolen vehicle involved in the auto theft.

theft prevention

Frequency: 45 %

The company implemented new security measures for theft prevention.

Idiomatic Expressions for theft

• Phrase: Theft of time
  Meaning: Wasting or misusing time, often by not working efficiently or procrastinating.
  Usage: The manager warned employees about the theft of time and encouraged them to stay focused on their tasks.