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   steal

   /stiːl/

   verb

   • 1. take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it: "thieves stole her bicycle" Similar purlointhievetaketake for oneselfhelp oneself tolootpilferabscond withrun off withappropriateabstractcarry offshopliftembezzlemisappropriatehave one's fingers/hand in the tillinformal:walk off/away withrun away/off withrobswipenabrip offliftliberatefilchsnafflesnitchsouvenirnickpinchhalf-inchwhipknock offnobblebonescrumpblagheistglomsnaveldated, informal:cliftyinformal:tiefarchaic:cribhookrare:peculatedefalcateinformal:walkgo walkies
   • ▪ dishonestly pass off (another person's ideas) as one's own: "accusations that one group had stolen ideas from the other were soon flying" Similar plagiarizecopypass off as one's owninfringe the copyright ofpiratepoachborrowappropriateinformal:rip offliftcribpinchnick
   • ▪ take the opportunity to give or share (a kiss) when it is not expected or when people are not watching: "he stole kisses in shop doorways" Similar snatchsneakobtain stealthilyget surreptitiously
   • ▪ (in various sports) gain (an advantage, a run, or possession of the ball) unexpectedly or by exploiting the temporary distraction of an opponent: "he stole the ball from Kevin Scott to run on and score his seventh League goal"
   • ▪ run to (a base) while the pitcher is in the act of delivery: "he claims he can steal a hundred bases this season"
   • 2. move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously: "he stole down to the kitchen" Similar creepsneakslinkslipslitherslideglidesidleslopeedgemove furtivelytiptoepussyfootpadprowl
   • ▪ direct (a look) quickly and unobtrusively: "he stole a furtive glance at her"

   noun

   • 1. a bargain: informal "at £59.95 it's an absolute steal" Similar bargaingood buycheap buy(good) value for moneysurprisingly cheapinformal:snipgiveaway
   • 2. an act of stealing something: North American "New York's biggest art steal" Similar theftrobberyraidram raidburglarylarcenythieverybreak-inhold-upembezzlementmisappropriationswindlefrauddacoityinformal:snatchsmash-and-grab (raid)stick-upmuggingjobpinchblagheistrare:peculationdefalcation
   • ▪ an idea taken from another work: "the chorus is a steal from The Smiths' ‘London’"
   • ▪ an act of stealing a base.
   • ▪ an act of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opponent: "he finished with eight points, four steals, and seven assists"

   Word Origin Old Englishstelan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stelen and German stehlen.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stealable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   What happens if a person steals a property?

   • Whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. Punishment—Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both—Cognizable—Non- bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Compoundable by the owner of the property stolen with the permission of the court. 380.

   Section 378-382 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) - THEFT - WritingLaw

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   What happens if a person steals a bike?

   • So, if a defendant steals five bikes valued at over $500 each in a three-month theft spree, that defendant could be looking at a felony charge for stealing $2,500 worth of property, rather than five misdemeanor charges. These same principles (repeat offenders and aggregated offenses) also apply to shoplifting.

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   What if a child steals?

   • If the stealing continues or you think it may be a sign of more complex or serious problems, look for professional help. Dona Matthews, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist and the author of four books about children, adolescents and education. Children may steal at some point, and it’s important to know how to respond.

   12 Reasons Children Steal and 12 Ways to Stop It

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   The meaning of STEAL is to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice. How to use steal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Steal.

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   STEAL definition: 1. to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it: 2. to do…. Learn more.

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   Steal definition: to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force. See examples of STEAL used in a sentence.

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   STEAL meaning: 1. to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it: 2. to do…. Learn more.

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   To steal is take something that isn't yours: thieves steal. But a bargain that's so good it's almost like you're getting away with robbery is also called a steal. Stealing is what thieves do: taking things from other people. A bank robber steals money. A mugger steals purses and wallets.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › stealSteal - definition of steal by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, esp. secretly or by force. 2. to appropriate (ideas, credit, words, etc.) without right or acknowledgment. 3. to take, get, or win insidiously, surreptitiously, subtly, or by chance: He stole my girlfriend.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTEAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you steal something from someone, you take it away from them without their permission and without intending to return it.