noun
- the act of taking someone else’s property without permission
verb
- present participle of steal; taking someone else’s property without permission
Examples
- The store installed cameras to prevent stealing.
- He was caught stealing candy from the shop.
- Stealing is against the law in every country.
- She accused her brother of stealing her homework ideas.
- The security guard witnessed someone stealing a bicycle.
- Identity stealing has become a serious crime online.
- They were arrested for stealing from their employer.