larcenist
noun
lar·ce·nist ˈlär-snist 
ˈlär-sə-nist
: a person who commits larceny
Synonyms
- pincher
- purloiner
- robber
- stealer
- thief
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Example Sentences
when the serial larcenist Willie Sutton was asked why he continued to rob banks, he supposedly replied, “because that's where the money is”
Word History
First Known Use
1803, in the meaning defined above
larcenist
noun
as in thief
one who steals when the serial larcenist Willie Sutton was asked why he continued to rob banks, he supposedly replied, "because that's where the money is" Synonyms & Similar Words
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- thief
- robber
- purloiner
- burglar
- stealer
- cracksman
- cat burglar
- pincher
- kidnapper
- sneak thief
- pirate
- housebreaker
- smuggler
- safecracker
- kleptomaniac
- pillager
- grafter
- pilferer
- embezzler
- bandit
- hijacker
- ravisher
- shoplifter
- abductor
- pickpocket
- skyjacker
- rustler
- picklock
- klepto
- kidnaper
- plunderer
- carjacker
- looter
- ransacker
- footpad
- highwayman
- cutpurse
- dip
- poacher
- despoiler
- mugger
