Stealing

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːl/

Stealing (verb)

  1. To take something that belongs to someone else without asking or getting permission.
  2. To get something secretly, usually to avoid being seen or caught.
  3. 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.