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steal [ˈstiːl]

1 steal verb
  • to take (something that does not belong to you) in a way that is wrong or illegal
  • to take (something that you are not supposed to have) without asking for permission
  • to wrongly take and use (another person's idea, words, etc.)

2 steal noun
  • something that is being sold at a low price
  • the act of stealing a base
  • the act of taking the ball, puck, etc., from another player