stole

/stoʊl/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of steal, to take something without permission or by force

“She stole a cookie from the jar.”

2. noun

a type of woman’s cloak or mantle

“The queen wore a luxurious stole around her shoulders.”

3. noun

a decorative or protective covering for a neck or shoulders, especially made of fur or fabric

“The model wore a beautiful stole in the fashion show.”

Synonyms

  • pilfered
  • pinched
  • snatched
  • swiped

Antonyms

  • restored
  • retrieved
  • returned