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.

Synonyms

  • Stealth

Hypernyms

  • Concealment
  • Hiding

Related Words

  • Steal (verb)

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.

Synonyms

  • Theft
  • Larceny
  • Thievery
  • Thieving

Hypernyms

  • Felony

Hyponyms

  • 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

Related Words

  • Steal (verb)
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