thieving thieving /ˈθiːvɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Given to thievery  ( thievish , furacious [Archaic] , thieving )
   given to thievery
     The thieving raccoon stole food from the campsite.
   The thieving raccoon stole food from the campsite.
   

noun

1. () The act of taking something from someone unlawfully  ( larceny , theft , thievery , stealing , thieving )
   the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
    The thieving is awful at Kennedy International
   the thieving is awful at Kennedy International