Stealing (Noun)
Meaning 1
Avoiding detection by moving carefully.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The thief was stealing through the shadows, trying not to make a sound as she made her way to the safe.
- The cat was stealing across the floor, its eyes fixed on the unsuspecting bird perched on the windowsill.
- The children were stealing glances at each other, trying not to get caught by the teacher as they passed notes in class.
- The burglar was stealing silently through the house, avoiding the creaky floorboards as he made his way to the bedroom.
- The deer was stealing quietly through the underbrush, its large ears twitching as it listened for any sign of predators.
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Meaning 2
The act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The security cameras caught the stealing of valuables from the hotel rooms on tape.
- The act of stealing is punishable by law and can result in serious consequences.
- Stealing from a friend is considered a serious breach of trust and can damage relationships.
- The company's new policy aims to prevent stealing of confidential information by employees.
- The high rate of stealing in the city has led to increased security measures in public places.
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- Petty Larceny
- Biopiracy
- Misapplication
- Shrinkage
- Grand Theft
- Defalcation
- Rustling
- Shoplifting
- Pilferage
- Petty
- Peculation
- Robbery
- Petit Larceny
- Breach Of Trust With Fraudulent Intent
- Embezzlement
- Grand Larceny
- Skimming