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theft in Malay

pencurian

/θɛft/

theft in Malay: pencurian. In English, theft means the act of stealing property.

Malay words for theft

act of stealing property
pencurian

English meaning of theft

  1. noun The act of stealing property.

Full definition of theft

theft in a sentence

  • Bike theft is on the rise.
  • A suspect was arrested for the theft of a gold necklace.

Synonyms of theft

All synonyms of theft

theft in other languages

Questions about theft in Malay

What is the meaning of theft in Malay?
Theft in Malay is pencurian.
Apakah maksud theft dalam bahasa Melayu?
Theft: pencurian.
What does theft mean in English?
Theft means the act of stealing property.

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