Synonyms of thievery

Antonyms of thievery

Collocations of thievery

petty theft
Frequency: 70 %

The security guard caught the teenager attempting petty theft at the store.

robbery
Frequency: 65 %

The bank was closed temporarily due to a robbery that took place yesterday.

grand larceny
Frequency: 60 %

The thieves were charged with grand larceny for stealing valuable artwork from the museum.

burglary
Frequency: 50 %

The police investigated the burglary at the jewelry store.

shoplifting
Frequency: 45 %

The security cameras captured the act of shoplifting at the department store.

Idiomatic Expressions for thievery

  • Phrase: thievery of the highest order
    Meaning: extremely serious or grand-scale theft
    Usage: The heist was described as thievery of the highest order, involving millions of dollars worth of art.