steeling

Meanings

• Verb

  Taking something, especially property, without permission, especially by force or by using deception.

• The act of stealing or robbing.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with steeling
dealing , healing , stealing

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Variants

List of all variants of steeling that leads to same result
steel , steeled , steeling , steels

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to seize, take hold of' in Old English. The modern meaning developed from the idea of secretly taking something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grand larceny' refers to a particularly serious type of theft, often involving large sums of money or valuable items.

2. In ancient Rome, thieves were often punished by being branded with the letter 'S' for 'stulus', which meant 'thief'.

3. The phrase 'to steal someone's thunder' means to take credit for an idea or achievement that was originally someone else's.

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Related Concepts

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1. Theft: The unlawful taking of another's property.

2. Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

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Culture

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Stealing has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It can be seen as a symbol of rebellion, a means of survival, or a reflection of societal issues such as poverty or inequality.

How to Memorize "steeling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of stealing, such as a person sneaking into a store at night to take an item, or taking something from someone's pocket in a crowded place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stealing' with the feeling of guilt or fear, or with the image of a thief wearing a mask.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S.T.E.A.L.ing to remember the meaning: Secrecy, Take, Evade, Avoid, Loot.

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