Meaning of the word thief in English

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thief

US /θiːf/
UK /θiːf/
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Noun

1.

a person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or violence.

Example:
The thief was caught trying to escape with the stolen jewels.
He called the man a thief after his wallet went missing.
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