Synonyms of steal

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verb (1)

ˈstēl 

1

as in to swipe

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

the guy who tried to steal my car was sentenced to a year in jail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swipe
• rob
• grab
• pilfer
• snatch
• lift
• filch
• thieve
• purloin
• misappropriate
• hijack
• snitch
• pinch
• hook
• pocket
• appropriate
• rip off
• nip
• pick
• seize
• nick
• run off with
• boost
• take
• make away with
• heist
• walk off with
• make off with
• plunder
• loot
• burglarize
• sack
• pillage
• knock over
• kidnap
• poach
• shoplift
• rifle
• abduct
• grasp
• rustle
• carjack
• spirit
• nail
• sponge
• collar
• mooch
• shanghai

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buy
• purchase
• give
• contribute
• present
• donate
• bestow
• hand over

2

as in to sneak

to move about in a sly or secret manner

the teenagers were able to steal past a security guard and enter the fairgrounds without paying admission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneak
• lurk
• slip
• slide
• mouse
• crawl
• snake
• slink
• shirk
• creep
• skulk
• mooch
• tiptoe
• pussyfoot
• worm
• ghost
• pad
• edge
• inch

steal

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noun (1)

as in bargain

something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price

at 50% off, that shirt is a real steal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bargain
• deal
• buy
• gift
• bonus
• snip
• pennyworth
• clearance
• present
• premium
• closeout
• windfall
• giveaway
• freebie
• markdown
• boon
• cheapie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overcharge
• gouging
• soaking
• markup
• rip-off
• luxury
• surcharge
• extravagance

steal (from)

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verb (2)

as in to rob

to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully

little wonder that the store went out of business, as its employees had been stealing from it for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rob
• rip off
• take off
• knock over
• sack
• knock off
• burglarize
• rifle
• loot
• burgle
• stick up
• plunder
• break in
• strip
• cheat
• defraud
• pluck
• exploit
• ransack
• stick
• despoil
• spoil
• pillage
• skin
• ravish
• swindle
• hold up
• sting
• chisel
• squeeze
• bleed
• hustle
• shortchange
• fleece
• mulct
• rook
• roll
• cozen
• mug

stealer

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noun (2)

as in thief

one who steals

the Internet has simply provided stealers and scammers with a new venue for their crimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thief
• robber
• burglar
• kidnapper
• pincher
• pirate
• purloiner
• smuggler
• larcenist
• housebreaker
• embezzler
• pilferer
• kleptomaniac
• cracksman
• cat burglar
• bandit
• pickpocket
• grafter
• safecracker
• hijacker
• shoplifter
• plunderer
• abductor
• picklock
• rustler
• pillager
• sneak thief
• klepto
• looter
• carjacker
• ravisher
• highwayman
• cutpurse
• footpad
• skyjacker
• despoiler
• poacher
• dip
• mugger
• ransacker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of steal

Verb

He was convicted of vandalizing a car at age 12, stealing PS2 games at 13, felony robbery at 14, and domestic violence at 15. —Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025

This can block phishing attempts, malicious downloads, and fake investment platforms designed to steal your data. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025

Noun

Miles led the way in scoring, with 22 points, three rebounds, nine assists and four steals. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025

Luke Northweather added 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals. —Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025

Noun

But give people a chance to ditch these sneaky little time-stealers for a night, and most will take it. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

Behind the plate, Narvaez became an offensive upgrade and has thrown out more potential base-stealers (30) than any other catcher in the sport. —Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

Phrases Containing steal

• steal (from)