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shoplifting vs thieving

thieving vs shoplifting

shoplifting and thieving both are nouns.

shoplifting is not an adjective while thieving is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shoplifting Yes No No No
thieving Yes Yes No No
As nouns, thieving is a hypernym of shoplifting; that is, thieving is a word with a broader meaning than shoplifting:
  • shoplifting: the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
  • thieving: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Other hypernyms of shoplifting include larceny, stealing, theft, thievery.
shoplifting (noun) thieving (noun)
the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
shoplifting (adjective) thieving (adjective)
given to thievery
Difference between shoplifting and thieving

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