thievery

IPA(Pronunciation)

obsolete

The act of theft, the act of stealing. / (obsolete) That which is stolen.

Japanese Meaning

盗み行為、窃盗 / （古い意味で）盗まれた品物

Rumors of thievery spread through the small town, making everyone lock their doors.

窃盗の噂が小さな町に広まり、皆が戸締りをするようになった。

Sense（1）

The act of theft, the act of stealing.

This instance of thievery will not be overlooked.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) That which is stolen.

Injurious Time now, with a robber's haste, / Crams his rich thievery up, he knows not how;

thieveries

（ plural ）