Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Taking someone else's possessions without their permission.
Theft
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Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
Something about a theft on Street Four.
Assault, riot, theft, what do you call these?'
The theft left the store owners in dismay and confusion.
Etymology:
The word theft originates from the Old English thēofth, which is derived from thēof, meaning thief. It is related to the Germanic root thiuban, which connects to the modern English thief.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
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