Thief and Yob

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Thief noun - One who steals.

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Yob and thief are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yob" instead a noun "Thief".

Nearby Words: thieving, thievery

Yob noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.

Usage example: the complaint that English football has been taken over by the yobs, who make the stadiums unfit for families

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Thief and yob are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Thief" instead a noun "Yob".

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