THIEVING


Meaning of THIEVING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ θi:vɪŋ ]

1.

Thieving is the act of stealing things from people. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

...an ex-con who says he’s given up thieving.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

Thieving means involved in stealing things or intending to steal something.

He vowed to wreak vengeance on his unfaithful, thieving wife.

ADJ : ADJ n

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