theft noun Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: theft (1) English Definition The action or crime of stealing. Example Sentence The police are investigating the theft. US IPA /θeft/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /θeft/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms stealing robbery larceny burglary Antonyms return donation gift Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link