stealing

Definitions

The act of dishonestly taking something that belongs to another person or organization.

The unauthorized use or appropriation of someone else's ideas, work, or property.

In sports, the act of gaining possession of the ball or puck from an opponent.

Examples

He was caught stealing apples from the local orchard.

Stealing someone's ideas without giving them credit is considered unethical.

Synonyms

theft larceny pilfering thievery shoplifting embezzlement burglary

Antonyms

giving donating returning restitution bestowing offering gifting