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Meaning of 'stealing' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Stealing [ n.]
- The act of taking feloniously the personal property of another without his consent and knowledge; theft; larceny.
- That which is stolen; stolen property; -- chiefly used in the plural.
2 . Stealing [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'stealing' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . stealing [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Example in sentence:
  • the thieving is awful at Kennedy International

Nearby Words:

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