steal

/stiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

something taken without permission or right

“She was accused of stealing a necklace from the store.”

2. verb

to take something without permission or right; to obtain something by cunning or deception

“He stole the wallet and ran out of the bar.”

3. verb

to move quickly and quietly, especially to avoid detection

“The rabbit stole away from the predator.”

4. verb

to take or obtain something secretly or without permission

“She stole a glance at the secret document.”

5. verb

to take or carry something away

“The strong wind stole the umbrella from her hand.”

Synonyms

  • filch
  • pilfer
  • snatch

Antonyms

  • restore
  • return