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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)

pick, rifle

poach, rustle, shoplift

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

mooch, sponge

abduct, kidnap, shanghai, spirit
Phrases Synonymous with heist

make away with, make off with, run off with, walk off with
Near Antonyms of heist

buy, purchase

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

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