Con and Thievery

Con

Con noun - A person convicted as a criminal and serving a prison sentence.

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Thievery and con are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thievery" instead a noun "Con".

Nearby Word: cony

Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.

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Con and thievery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Con" instead a noun "Thievery".

Nearby Words: thief, thieving, thievish

Mick Connelly in Betrayal in Death is a con man, pick pocket, and various other thievery-related professions.

Source: Con Men Hate Guns
Due to the societal exclusion, their fondness for thieving, and the xenophobia of anyone in Zalanthas, elves have developed a reputation for smuggling, thievery, and con artistry.

Source: Our Elves Are Better
In Crusade, Dureena is a member of the Thieves Guild, who run pickpocketing, thievery, con jobs, and larceny, but nothing violent, nothing that will alert security.

Source: Thieves' Guild

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