What is a thieve?

[Zorro]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Synonyms for robber and burglar", question 10

The accountant of the bank turned out to be one of the masked ......... who rushed armed into the building and took all the money from the safe.

(a) thieves
(b) burglars
(c) robbers
(d) smugglers

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Synonyms for robber and burglar", answer 10

The accountant of the bank turned out to be one of the masked robbers who rushed armed into the building and took all the money from the safe.

Correct answer: (c) robbers
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What is a "thieve"?

Zorro

[Daniela]

Dear Zorro,
A thief /plural – thieves/ is a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else (without the knowledge of the owner) with the intention of keeping it or selling it. Usually thieves do not use violence, unlike robbers for example.
Daniela
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[Mister Micawber]

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The singular is thief, Zorro. Now you can find it in the dictionary.
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