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heist

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of heist

an instance of theft

it was the largest jewelry heist in the city's history

Synonyms of heist

grab, pinch, rip-off, snatching, swiping, theft

Words Related to heist

break-in, burglary, holdup, mugging, stickup

heist

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of heist

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

a professional burglar was able to heist a box of jewelry from the safe in the closet

Synonyms of heist

appropriate, boost [slang], filch, hook, lift, misappropriate, nick [British slang], nip, pilfer, pinch, pocket, purloin, rip off, snitch, steal, swipe, thieve

Words Related to heist

burglarize, knock over, rob

loot, pillage, plunder, sack

carjack, hijack (also highjack)

poach, rustle, shoplift

collar, grab, grasp, nail, seize, snatch, take

abduct, kidnap, shanghai, spirit

Phrases Synonymous with heist

make away with, make off with, run off with, walk off with

Near Antonyms of heist

bestow, contribute, donate, give, hand over, present

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