B1nouncrimelaw
US/θeft/
UK/θeft/
the crime of taking something that belongs to someone else
In context
The theft of her bicycle was reported to the police yesterday.
He was arrested on suspicion of theft from a local shop.
Identity theft is a growing problem for people who shop online.
Words that go with theft
noun + noun
- identity theftIdentity theft can ruin your credit.
- car theftCar theft has dropped in this area.
verb + noun
- commit theftHe admitted he had committed theft.
- report a theftYou should report a theft immediately.
verb + preposition
- accused of theftShe was accused of theft by her employer.
noun + preposition
- theft ofThe theft of the paintings shocked the city.
adjective + noun
- petty theftMost of the cases involved petty theft.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Someone theft my phone.Correct: Someone stole my phone.