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Thief

/θˈif/
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(noun) One who carries out a theft.

Surprisingly enough, he turned out to be a thief.
The thief forced her to hand over the money.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police managed to catch the ____ who had stolen several high-value items from the jewelry shop today.

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