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HEISTS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word heists. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word heists. (close relations)
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burglaries
nounn
noun

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

holdups
nounn
noun

• robbery at gunpoint

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

loots
verb, nounv, n
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

• informal terms for money

verb

• take illegally; of intellectual property

• steal goods; take as spoils

raids
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

robberies
nounn
noun

• larceny by threat of violence

• plundering during riots or in wartime

thefts
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

holdup
nounn
noun

• robbery at gunpoint

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

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 HEISTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for heists, 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 BURGLARIES

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