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theft

[/θɛft/]
nounpl: thefts
roubo
1. the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it
The theft of the painting occurred during the night.
O roubo do quadro ocorreu durante a noite.
2. an instance or act of stealing
Car thefts have increased in the city.
Os roubos de carros aumentaram na cidade.
NYC Slang
boost, five-finger discount, heist (for larger theft)
Synonyms
stealinglarcenyrobberyburglaryshopliftingpilferage
Antonyms
restitutionreturnhonesty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roubo
most common term for theft
General Brazilian
furto
legal/formal term distinguishing theft without violence from robbery
Portugal
roubo
standard term used in Portugal
Portugal
furto
legal distinction for theft without force

Related Idioms & Phrases

theft by finding - finding something and keeping it without attempting to return it
petty theft - theft of items of little value
grand theft - theft of items of significant value
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