Stealing Definition

noun

(uncountable) The action of the verb to steal.

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(archaic, chiefly in the plural) That which is stolen; stolen property.
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verb

Present participle of steal.

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Other Word Forms of Stealing

Noun

Singular:
stealing
Plural:
stealings

Stealing Sentence Examples

  • The Indians were stealing the mules left outside the wagons.

  • According to ancient authorities, the word (derived by them from vuKov, " fig," and cbaivecv, " to show") meant one who informed against another for exporting figs (which was forbidden by law) or for stealing the fruit of the sacred fig-trees, whether in time of famine or on any other occasion.

  • It was in 1455 during this war that the knight Kunz von Kaufungen carried into execution his daring plan of stealing the two sons of the elector Frederick, Ernest and Albert, but he was only momentarily successful, the princes soon escaping from his hands.

  • Stealing is a behavior problem, not a character problem.

  • Are you jealous this Youngblood guy is stealing your thunder?

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Words Starting With

SSTSTE

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GNGING

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Words Starting With S and Ending With G

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