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Thief
Secrecy Key![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The thief often acts without the owner's knowledge, emphasizing slyness and avoidance of detection. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/5Tc9RhJbJgqPbBcJpuIoZVrGLo.webp)
Negative Connotation![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Thief' carries a strong negative judgment and implicates dishonesty and criminal behavior. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/h6143JvwOe720a1CkhTYrmUugc.webp)
Type Significance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Differentiating 'car thief', 'pickpocket', or 'identity thief' specifies what the thief steals, adding clarity. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/yeXgDno4XstE1kN3p6oofMxWaQ.webp)