Stealing
Pronunciation: /ˈstiːl/
Stealing (verb)
- To take something that belongs to someone else without asking or getting permission.
- To get something secretly, usually to avoid being seen or caught.
- To use someone else’s work or ideas without saying where they came from.
Examples
- Someone steals my wallet when I leave it on the table.
- He steals the book because he never asks for permission.