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STEALS Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word steals. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word steals. (close relations)
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absconds
verbv
verb

• run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

abstracts
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

noun

• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

adjective satellite

• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

• dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

verb

• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

• make off with belongings of others

• consider apart from a particular case or instance

• give an abstract (of)

appropriates
verbv
adjective

• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

bootlegs
nounn
noun

• whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash

• the part of a boot above the instep

adjective satellite

• distributed or sold illicitly

verb

• sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol

• produce or distribute illegally

burgles
verbv
verb

• commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

embezzles
verbv
verb

• appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

filches
verbv
verb

• make off with belongings of others

heists
nounn
noun

• the act of stealing

• robbery at gunpoint

verb

• commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

hijacks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

verb

• take arbitrarily or by force

• seize control of

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

pilfers
verbv
verb

• make off with belongings of others

plunders
verbv
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

verb

• take illegally; of intellectual property

• plunder (a town) after capture

• steal goods; take as spoils

• destroy and strip of its possession

purloins
verbv
verb

• make off with belongings of others

robs
verbv
verb

• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

shoplifts
verbv
verb

• To steal something from a shop / store during trading hours.

• To steal from shops / stores during trading hours.

snatches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small fragment

• obscene terms for female genitals

• (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion

• the act of catching an object with the hands

verb

• to grasp hastily or eagerly

• to make grasping motions

• take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

snitches
nounn
noun

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

verb

• take by theft

• give away information about somebody

swipes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sweeping stroke or blow

verb

• strike with a swiping motion

• make off with belongings of others

takes
verbv
noun

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

• the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption

verb

• carry out

• require (time or space)

• take somebody somewhere

• get into one's hands, take physically

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression

• take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

• take into one's possession

• travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route

• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

• receive willingly something given or offered

• assume, as of positions or roles

• take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

• require as useful, just, or proper

• experience or feel or submit to

• make a film or photograph of something

• remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

• serve oneself to, or consume regularly

• accept or undergo, often unwillingly

• make use of or accept for some purpose

• conquer by force

• occupy or take on

• admit into a group or community

• ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial

• be a student of a certain subject

• take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs

• head into a specified direction

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• be seized or affected in a specified way

• have with oneself; have on one's person

• engage for service under a term of contract

• receive or obtain regularly

• buy, select

• to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort

• have sex with; archaic use

• lay claim to; as of an idea

• be designed to hold or take

• be capable of holding or containing

• develop a habit

• proceed along in a vehicle

• obtain by winning

• be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness

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

Best Hypernyms For STEALS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for steals, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
take acquire advance appropriate ball baseball embezzle gain heist move pilfer plunder purchase purloin rob snatch thieve win
Phrases (5)
baseball gamegain groundget aheadmake headwaypull ahead

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