Synonyms for
Stealing
Definition
Taking something that doesn't belong to you without permission.
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Literary
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Common collocations
- stealing from
- stealing money
- stealing cars
- stealing ideas
- stealing time
- stealing a glance
- stealing the show
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Usage note
Stealing refers to the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission. It carries a strong negative connotation.
Example sentences
- She was arrested for stealing a necklace from the jewelry store.
- My little sister got in trouble for stealing my toys.
- He was accused of stealing money from the cash register.
- She felt guilty for stealing her friend's pencil.
- The thief tried to escape after stealing a car.
Quotes
Stealing, of course, is a crime, and a very impolite thing to do. But like most impolite things, it is excusable under certain circumstances. - Lemony Snicket
Stealing is not excusable if, for instance, you are in a museum and you decide that a certain painting would look better in your house, and you simply grab the painting and take it there. But if you were very, very hungry, and you had no way of obtaining money, it might be excusable to grab the painting, take it to your apartment, and eat it. - Lemony Snicket
It's not about stealing, it's about taking what you want. - Oliver Stone