Stealer (Noun)
Meaning
A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The police were on the lookout for a notorious bike stealer who had been targeting the city's downtown area.
- She was shocked to discover that her new coworker was a convicted car stealer with a history of dishonesty.
- The store owner had installed security cameras to catch the shoplifter who was a serial stealer of expensive electronics.
- The detective was tasked with tracking down a professional jewelry stealer who had been evading capture for months.
- The community was outraged when they learned that a local resident was a convicted identity stealer who had been using their neighbors' personal info for his own gain.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Snitcher
- Spoiler
- Safebreaker
- Holdup Man
- Despoiler
- Plunderer
- Looter
- Rustler
- Plagiariser
- Body Snatcher
- Robber
- Peculator
- Bandit
- Snatcher
- Raider
- Lifter
- Booster
- Dacoit
- Embezzler
- Pirate
- Graverobber
- Literary Pirate
- Freebooter
- Cracksman
- Sneak Thief
- Larcenist
- Pickpocket
- Dip
- Burglar
- Plagiarist