stealing

[US]/'stiːlɪŋ/
[UK]/'stilɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act of taking something that does not belong to you, especially illegally; stolen goods
adj. characterized by the act of stealing.

Phrases & Collocations

steal away

steal over

Example Sentences

Kleptomania is a mania for stealing things.

got into trouble by stealing cars.

stealing chocolate in a moment of aberration

The law forbids stealing and robbery.

Watch that cat stealing up on the mouse.

She confessed stealing the money.; She confessed to stealing the money.

stealing other people's work isn't funny.

the woman hit her child for stealing sweets.

a delicious languor was stealing over her.

stores that open on Sunday are stealing a march on their competitors.

he surprised a gang stealing scrap metal.

He got the boot for stealing money from the firm.

A kleptomaniac is a person who can’t help stealing things.

stealing a few moments for relaxation;

He was charged with stealing a car.

She confessed to stealing the jewels.

They discovered him stealing public property.

He was dismissed for stealing bicycle parts.

How would you punish somebody for stealing?

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