Definition of «stealing»

Stealing refers to the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission or consent, with the intention of keeping it for oneself. It can involve taking physical objects such as money, property, or goods, but also includes actions like fraud and embezzlement where one misappropriates funds or assets entrusted to them. Stealing is considered a crime in most societies and carries legal consequences if caught and convicted.

Usage examples

He was caught stealing money from his workplace.
She was accused of stealing her friend's idea for a new business.
The shopkeeper installed security cameras to prevent shoplifting and stealing.
The thief was arrested for stealing a valuable painting from the art gallery.
It's important to teach children about the consequences of stealing to ensure they understand it is wrong.
The hacker was arrested for stealing sensitive information from numerous corporate databases.
The employee was fired for stealing office supplies on multiple occasions.
The community came together to confront the issue of bike stealing in the neighborhood.
He confessed to stealing his brother's favorite toy and felt guilty about it.
The police officer managed to catch the thief red-handed while stealing a car.

Sentences with «stealing»

A woman is accused of stealing from her employer. (parentpreviews.com)
Are you saying that you've thought of stealing from companies you've worked for but decided against it because you're honest? (distinctiveweb.com)
Last weekend several arrests were made for stealing from local stores. (rocklandtimes.com)
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Definition of «stealing»

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