What is the meaning of thieving?

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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

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