Synonyms of poaching

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noun

as in smuggling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smuggling
• looting
• kidnaping
• rustling
• plundering
• kidnapping
• rapine
• spoliation
• despoliation
• pillage
• abduction
• piracy
• hijacking
• carjacking
• highjacking
• banditry
• shoplifting
• pilfering
• pilferage
• despoilment
• embezzlement
• black marketeering
• graft
• stealing
• burglary
• shanghaiing
• petit larceny
• misappropriation
• robbery
• petty larceny
• filching
• peculation
• larceny
• theft
• thievery
• embezzling
• misapplication
• purloining
• housebreaking

poaching

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verb

present participle of poach

as in boiling

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam

poaching fish in a stock flavored with white wine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boiling
• simmering
• stewing
• parboiling
• coddling
• steaming
• braising
• pressure-cooking
• scalding
• smothering
• reboiling
• fricasseeing