thieving > define

noun

• The act of taking something from someone unlawfully.
  • usage: "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"
  • synonyms: larceny, theft, thievery, stealing

verb

• Take by theft.
  • usage: "Someone snitched my wallet"
  • synonyms: hook, snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom

adjective

• Given to thievery.
  • synonyms: thievish