steal

Definition for steal

verb as in take something without permission

Strongest matches

abduct, divert, embezzle, keep, kidnap, loot, pilfer, plunder, ransack, remove, strip, swipe, take

Strong matches

appropriate, blackmail, burglarize, cheat, cozen, defraud, despoil, heist, housebreak, lift, misappropriate, peculate, pillage, pinch, pirate, plagiarize, poach, purloin, rifle, sack, shoplift, snitch, swindle, thieve, withdraw

Weak matches

carry off, hold for ransom, hold up, make off with, rip off, run off with, spirit away, stick up, take possession of, walk off with

verb as in sneak around

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creep, flit, glide, insinuate, lurk, skulk, slide, slink, slip, snake, tiptoe

Weak matches

go stealthily, pass quietly

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People voted, we will have a peaceful transfer of power, nobody’s saying “Stop the steal,” there won’t be a “Will be wild!” moment.

From Slate

A Glendale man owed an Orange County couple $80,000, so he shot the husband, kidnapped and killed the wife, set their bodies on fire and returned to their home to steal almost $250,000 worth of luxury goods, authorities allege.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Sharif said: “She is anything but vulnerable. If she can steal jewellery from her friend she is not vulnerable.”

From BBC

This is why there was such a big evangelical presence at the “Stop the Steal” rallies.

From Slate

The most impressive might have belonged to guard Skyy Clark, who dove into the broadcaster’s table near midcourt to save his steal from going out of bounds.

From Los Angeles Times

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