Thieve

Synonyms of thieve

• steal
• rob
• pilfer

Antonyms of thieve

• return
• give
• donate

Collocations of thieve

thieve money

Frequency: 70 %

The burglars managed to thieve money from the safe.

thieve jewelry

Frequency: 45 %

The thieves targeted the jewelry store to thieve valuable items.

thieve goods

Frequency: 30 %

The shoplifters attempted to thieve goods from the department store.

thieve information

Frequency: 20 %

Hackers can thieve sensitive information from online databases.

thieve identity

Frequency: 15 %

Identity thieves can use stolen information to thieve someone's identity.

Idiomatic Expressions for thieve

• Phrase: set a thief to catch a thief
  Meaning: to use someone with a similar skillset or background to catch or outsmart a criminal
  Usage: The detective decided to set a thief to catch a thief by hiring a reformed criminal to help solve the case.