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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

  • Thief

Hypernyms

  • Malefactor
  • Outlaw
  • Criminal
  • Crook

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

Related Words

  • Steal (verb)
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