Synonyms of thief

thief

noun

ˈthēf 

as in robber

one who steals

a thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym

Synonyms & Similar Words

• robber
• burglar
• kidnapper
• stealer
• pirate
• smuggler
• pincher
• bandit
• hijacker
• kidnaper
• housebreaker
• embezzler
• pickpocket
• pilferer
• kleptomaniac
• larcenist
• safecracker
• purloiner
• shoplifter
• grafter
• picklock
• cat burglar
• plunderer
• looter
• cracksman
• highwayman
• cutpurse
• klepto
• abductor
• sneak thief
• carjacker
• ravisher
• pillager
• rustler
• footpad
• skyjacker
• poacher
• mugger
• despoiler
• dip
• ransacker

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of thief

Employees who try to stop violent thieves risk injury to themselves and nearby customers, and some have even died. —Cailey Locklair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025

The co-owner of a Texas pizza restaurant came up with an impressive idea to replace employees' tips after thieves ran off with their money over the holidays. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024

The company plans to weld it shut so that would-be thieves would have to break open a highly radioactive system to get at the weapon-ready material. —Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024

Current tactics used to protect gift card information—like stickers and cardboard packaging—are entirely physical and can be easily tampered with by thieves. —Judy Moon, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024