Steal

/stiːl/

noun

  1. The act of stealing.

  2. A piece of merchandise available at a very attractive price.

    At this price, this car is a steal.

  3. A situation in which a defensive player actively takes possession of the ball or puck from the opponent's team.

Synonyms: bargain

verb

  1. To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

    Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.

  2. (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.

    They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.

  3. To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

    He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.

Synonyms: sneak

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