steal

Definition for steal

verb as in take something without permission

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

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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

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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

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go stealthily, pass quietly

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The Caucasus country has been in crisis since the ruling Georgian Dream party claimed victory in last year's parliamentary election, which the pro-European Union opposition says was stolen.

From BBC

As part of the plea deal, Jones will have to pay back the stolen money.

From Los Angeles Times

The nonprofit, which provides resources and assistance for homeless individuals in the area of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Ana, has now turned to GoFundMe for help replacing the stolen items.

From Los Angeles Times

Simon Feldman has had one bike taken already from outside Watford Junction station and an attempt was made recently to steal another.

From BBC

The group had previously said they were reclaiming land that was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago and refused to recognise the powers of the courts to evict them.

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