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steal

verb
/stiːl/

Meaning

to take something without permission; to rob
to take something without permission or right

Example Sentences

It's wrong to steal from others.

He tried to steal my wallet while I wasn't looking.

Example Expressions

steal someone's heart

Synonyms

rob, pilfer, take, thieve, loot, snatch
Entry 1
rob, pilfer, take, thieve
Entry 2
rob, pilfer, loot, snatch

Antonyms

return, give, restore, donate
Entry 1
return, give, restore, donate
Entry 2
give, donate, return

Collocations

steal money, steal car, steal identity, steal time, steal glances, steal a car, steal from, steal away
Entry 1
steal money, steal car, steal identity, steal time, steal glances
Entry 2
steal money, steal a car, steal from, steal away

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