STEALS Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word steals. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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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 | ||||||