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heist Synonyms

Another word for heist

Choosing another word for heist depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A robbery or burglary, especially a carefully planned theft from a bank, museum, or other institution.

Usage Example

"The documentary examined the famous museum robbery in which several priceless paintings were taken."

Strongest
robbery
burglary
holdup
Strong
break-in
theft
caper
larceny

• verb (Context 2)

To steal something or rob an establishment (informal).

Usage Example

"In the classic film, the protagonists devise an elaborate scheme to steal the royal jewels."

Strongest
steal
rob
Strong
burgle
burglarize
pilfer
purloin
loot
plunder

Opposites of heist

The opposite of heist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

return
restore
See all opposites of heist

• Nearby Words

heiress
heirless
heirloom
heist
helenium
helianthemum
helianthus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heist
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