steal Antonyms
Opposite of steal
• verb (Context 1)
To take another person's property or ideas without permission or legal right and without intending to return them.
"Someone managed to return his bicycle even though it was locked to the rack."
• noun (Context 2)
An item purchased or acquired at an exceptionally low price; a remarkable bargain (informal).
"Finding that vintage leather jacket at the thrift store for twenty dollars was an absolute rip-off."
• verb (Context 3)
To gain possession of the ball or puck from an opponent, or to advance to the next base in baseball without the ball being hit.
"The runner decided to turn over second base on the pitcher's first delivery."
• noun (Context 4)
An act of legally taking possession of the ball or puck from an opponent (in sports such as basketball or ice hockey), or advancing a base safely without the aid of a hit or error (in baseball).
"The point guard recorded her fifth turnover of the game in the final quarter."
• verb (Context 5)
To obtain or take a quick, covert, or unexpected action, such as a glance, kiss, or moment of rest.
"He managed to forgo a brief nap on the train ride home from work."
• verb (Context 6)
To move somewhere quietly, cautiously, or unobtrusively so as to avoid being noticed.
"She tried to barge out of the lecture hall before the speaker finished taking questions."
• noun (Context 7)
An act of stealing or theft.
"The security cameras recorded the entire restitution from the warehouse loading dock."
Similar words to steal
Words similar to steal shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: