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thieving vs stealing

stealing vs thieving

thieving and stealing both are nouns.

thieving is an adjective but stealing is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thieving Yes Yes No No
stealing Yes No No No
As nouns, thieving and stealing are synonyms defined as:
  • thieving and stealing: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Other synonyms of thieving include larceny, theft, thievery.
thieving (noun) stealing (noun)
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
avoiding detection by moving carefully
thieving (adjective) stealing (adjective)
given to thievery
Difference between thieving and stealing

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