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stolen
To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
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verb
To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
“Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”
(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.”
To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
“He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.”
To acquire at a low price.
“He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.”
To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
To move silently or secretly.
“He stole across the room, trying not to wake her.”
To convey (something) clandestinely.
To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.
To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.
To dispossess
To borrow for a short moment.
“Can I steal your pen?”
adjective
That has been stolen.
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Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.
They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.
He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.
He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.
He stole across the room, trying not to wake her.
Can I steal your pen?
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