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THEFT Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word theft. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For THEFT

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bestowal
nounn
noun

• the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift

• a gift that is bestowed or conferred

charity
nounn
noun

• a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

• a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

• an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

• pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

• an institution set up to provide help to the needy

donation
nounn
noun

• a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

• act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

giving
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving

• the imparting of news or promises etc.

• disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return

adjective satellite

• given or giving freely

offering
nounn
noun

• something offered (as a proposal or bid)

• money contributed to a religious organization; item or items contributed to a religious organization for religious purposes

• the verbal act of offering

• the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity

reimbursement
nounn
noun

• compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.

restitution
nounn
noun

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

• the act of restoring something to its original state

• getting something back again

restoration
nounn
noun

• the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state

• the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

• getting something back again

• the re-establishment of the British monarchy in 1660

• the state of being restored to its former good condition

• some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed

• a model that represents the landscape of a former geological age or that represents and extinct animal etc.

return
verb, nounv, n
noun

• document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

• a coming to or returning home

• the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction

• getting something back again

• the act of going back to a prior location

• the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

• happening again (especially at regular intervals)

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed

• a reciprocal group action

• a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player

• (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble

• the act of someone appearing again

verb

• go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

• give back

• go back to a previous state

• go back to something earlier

• bring back to the point of departure

• return in kind

• make a return

• answer back

• be restored

• pay back

• pass down

• elect again

• be inherited by

• return to a previous position; in mathematics

• give or supply

• submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority

surrender
verb, nounv, n
noun

• acceptance of despair

• a verbal act of admitting defeat

• the delivery of a principal into lawful custody

• the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

verb

• give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

• relinquish possession or control over

Alternatives for BESTOWAL

Alternatives for CHARITY

Alternatives for DONATION

Alternatives for GIVING

Alternatives for OFFERING

Alternatives for REIMBURSEMENT

Alternatives for RESTITUTION

Alternatives for RESTORATION

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