Thief

Synonyms of thief

• criminal
• robber
• burglar

Antonyms of thief

• guardian
• protector
• owner

Collocations of thief

caught thief

Frequency: 70 %

The security camera caught the thief in the act.

notorious thief

Frequency: 60 %

The notorious thief had been on the run for months before being apprehended.

clever thief

Frequency: 50 %

The clever thief managed to outsmart the security system and steal valuable artifacts.

master thief

Frequency: 45 %

The master thief had successfully pulled off numerous heists without leaving a trace.

petty thief

Frequency: 35 %

The petty thief was arrested for shoplifting at the local convenience store.

Idiomatic Expressions for thief

• Phrase: set a thief to catch a thief
  Meaning: use someone with a similar background or skills to catch a criminal
  Usage: The police decided to set a thief to catch a thief by hiring a former criminal to help solve the case.