stealing
word · lemma: steal
/ˈstiɫɪŋ/
STEE-ling
/stˈiːlɪŋ/
STEE-ling
Definition
The act of taking something that belongs to someone else without permission and without intending to return it. It usually refers to a crime or dishonest behavior.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable when talking about the general act: 'Stealing is wrong.' Common patterns: 'accused of stealing', 'caught stealing', 'prevent stealing'. In casual speech, people often use the verb 'steal' more than the noun-like form 'stealing'.
Spanish: robo - hurtoPortuguese (BR): roubo - furtoPortuguese (PT): roubo - furtoChinese (Simplified): 偷窃 - 盗窃Chinese (Traditional): 偷竊 - 盜竊Hindi: चोरीArabic: سرقةBengali: চুরিRussian: кражаJapanese: 盗みVietnamese: trộm cắpKorean: 도둑질Turkish: hırsızlıkUrdu: چوریIndonesian: pencurian
Example Sentences
He got into serious trouble for stealing his roommate's food.
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I can't believe she was accused of stealing from her own family.
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She was fired for stealing money from the store.
basic
Stealing is wrong.
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The police caught him stealing a bike.
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Stores are using cameras to stop people from stealing.
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