Meaning & Definition of Stealing in English
English⟶
Stealing
/stilɪŋ/
noun
1. The act of taking something from someone unlawfully
- "The thieving is awful at kennedy international"
synonym:
- larceny,
- theft,
- thievery,
- thieving,
- stealing
2. Avoiding detection by moving carefully
synonym:
- stealth,
- stealing
Examples of using
Tom was caught stealing money from the cash register.
Tom accused Mary of stealing.
Tom was full of remorse after stealing Mary's car and writing it off.