Synonyms of stolen

stolen

verb

past participle of steal

1

as in robbed

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

• robbed
• hijacked
• pilfered
• filched
• purloined
• swiped
• misappropriated
• appropriated
• looted
• lifted
• nicked
• pocketed
• thieved
• ripped off
• pinched
• seized
• hooked
• heisted
• burglarized
• kidnapped
• snitched
• nipped
• plundered
• made away with
• boosted
• made off with
• ran off with
• pillaged
• walked off with
• snatched
• grabbed
• taken
• sacked
• picked
• knocked over
• abducted
• rifled
• poached
• carjacked
• shoplifted
• rustled
• grasped
• nailed
• collared
• spirited
• sponged
• mooched
• shanghaied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchased
• bought
• given
• presented
• contributed
• donated
• bestowed
• handed over

2

as in sneaked

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

• sneaked
• slipped
• slid
• crawled
• tiptoed
• slunk
• snaked
• lurked
• skulked
• shirked
• mooched
• moused
• pussyfooted
• crept
• edged
• padded
• inched
• wormed
• ghosted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stolen

Security here is also paramount – one of the trumpets was stolen from its previous home in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo during the 2011 uprising. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

In total, 108 revolvers, 124 semi- and fully-automatic weapons, and 199 rifles and shotguns were returned to police, some of which were stolen. — Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

In the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

When the trailer was stolen, the loss sparked frustration and anger throughout the camp. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

In Ruben Östlund Palme d’Or winner – and his breakout role – Bang played a respected curator whose perfect life starts to unravel after his phone is stolen. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

The warrant affidavit alleges that the money that was stolen came from donations or insurance payouts after the Thompson Congregational Church on Thompson Road was severely damaged by a fire in 2016. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

If that data is stolen or used improperly, a child or family member could face harassment or worse, depending on the nature of the person behind the exploit. — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Protesters and members of CHOP security were aware a car had been stolen just as the white Jeep appeared near the tents on the playfield. — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026