Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who takes another's belongings without permission.
Thief
/θiːf/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
A thief took my wallet.The thief vanished into the night.
Etymology:
The word thief comes from the Old English þēof, which is related to the Old High German diob and the Gothic þiufs, all meaning someone who steals.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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