biːˈsteɪl

Definitions

1. verb

to steal in the best or choicest things, to pilfer or make off with valuable items

“She was accused of bestealing the most expensive jewelry from the store.”

2. verb

to take or remove the best or choicest part of something

“The company bestealed the company’s profits, leaving it financially unstable.”

3. noun

the act of stealing the best or choicest things

“The detective was investigating a case of besteal.”