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STEALING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word stealing. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word stealing. (close relations)
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embezzlement
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

larceny
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

robbery
nounn
noun

• larceny by threat of violence

• plundering during riots or in wartime

theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

thievery
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

pilfering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make off with belongings of others

bargain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

• an advantageous purchase

verb

• negotiate the terms of an exchange

• come to terms; arrive at an agreement

buy
verbv
noun

• an advantageous purchase

verb

• obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• be worth or be capable of buying

• acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange

• accept as true

rip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a dissolute man in fashionable society

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

• the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

verb

• tear or be torn violently

• move precipitously or violently

• cut (wood) along the grain

• take without the owner's consent

• criticize or abuse strongly and violently

slip
verbv
noun

• a socially awkward or tactless act

• a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

• potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics

• a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

• a young and slender person

• a place where a craft can be made fast

• an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

• a slippery smoothness

• artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

• a small sheet of paper

• a woman's sleeveless undergarment

• bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

• an unexpected slide

• a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air

• the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)

verb

• move stealthily

• insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly

• move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

• fall to a lower standard

• move smoothly and easily

• to make a mistake or be incorrect

• pass on stealthily

• move easily

• cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion

• pass out of one's memory

• move out of position

sneak
verbv
noun

• a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

• someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

adjective satellite

• marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

verb

• to go stealthily or furtively

• put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner

• make off with belongings of others

• pass on stealthily

Best Hypernyms For STEALING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stealing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
advance ball baseball gain move purchase take win
Phrases (5)
baseball gamegain groundget aheadmake headwaypull ahead

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