
Thief
Secrecy Key
The thief often acts without the owner's knowledge, emphasizing slyness and avoidance of detection.
The thief tiptoed around the sleeping house.
Negative Connotation
'Thief' carries a strong negative judgment and implicates dishonesty and criminal behavior.
A thief broke into several homes in our neighborhood.
Type Significance
Differentiating 'car thief', 'pickpocket', or 'identity thief' specifies what the thief steals, adding clarity.
An identity thief used my personal information.