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bereft Completely stripped of one's possessions or wealth, often through theft or misfortune. ■ "She was bereft of her valuables after they were stolen from her purse."
earning The act of obtaining a large sum of money through illegal means, such as fraud or theft. ■ "I'm earning a fortune by scamming innocent people on the internet," said the scammer, chuckling to himself.
gangs A group of people who are united in their love for mischief and chaos. They often engage in pranks, theft, and other criminal activities. ■ The local gang of troublemakers decided to paint the town red with their antics.
hackers A person who uses their technical skills to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network, often for the purpose of mischief or theft. ■ "I can't believe the hackers stole all my sensitive information!"
Insured A person who has taken out an insurance policy to protect themselves from unexpected events. ■ "I'm so glad I'm insured against theft, because I had a diamond stolen from my jewelry box last night."
Vendetta A personal grudge or desire for revenge, often fueled by a perceived injustice. ■ "John had a vendetta against the entire legal system after he was wrongfully convicted of theft."
anguished A feeling of intense emotional pain or distress, often expressed through loud and exaggerated vocalizations. ■ When he found out his favorite sandwich was missing from the fridge, John anguished for hours about how he would never be able to live without it. He even went so far as to call the police and report the theft, but they couldn't do anything without any evidence.
Arraignment A formal procedure in which a person is charged with a crime and asked to enter a plea. ■ "The defendant was arraigned for theft of a car, but they managed to avoid conviction by claiming the car was actually a gift from their grandma."
glove A hand accessory worn to protect the hands from cold, wet, or dirty surfaces, and also used as an extension of the hand for various tasks. ■ "Why did the glove go to jail? Because it got caught red-handed in a mitten of theft!"
hacked To be hacked means to have your computer or internet account taken over by a group of hackers. This can result in the theft of sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. ■ "I'm so glad my account was hacked! Now I have access to all the best sites without having to pay for them."
insurance An agreement between a person or entity and an insurer to transfer the risk of loss from the insured party to the insurer, in exchange for a premium. ■ I bought insurance on my car to protect against theft, but I forgot to lock it and now I have to file a claim because my car was stolen. Ha!