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HEIST Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word heist. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word heist. (close relations)
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holdup
nounn
noun

• robbery at gunpoint

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

burglary
nounn
noun

• entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

raid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an attempt by speculators to defraud investors

verb

• search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

• enter someone else's territory and take spoils

• take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock

• search for something needed or desired

robbery
nounn
noun

• larceny by threat of violence

• plundering during riots or in wartime

steal
verbv
noun

• an advantageous purchase

• a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch)

verb

• take without the owner's consent

• move stealthily

• steal a base

theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

burglarise
verbv
verb

• commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

burglarize
verbv
verb

• commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

burgle
verbv
verb

• commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

rip-off
nounn
noun

• the act of stealing

stickup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• robbery at gunpoint

armed robbery
nounn
noun

• robbery at gunpoint

Best Hypernyms For HEIST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for heist, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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robbery rip steal

Alternatives for HOLDUP

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