Cheat
Cheat verb - To use dishonest methods to achieve a goal.
Steal from and cheat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steal from" instead a verb "Cheat".
Steal from
Steal from verb - To remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully.
Usage example: little wonder that the store went out of business, as its employees had been stealing from it for years
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Synonyms for Steal from
Cheat and steal from are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cheat" instead a verb "Steal from".
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- On The Dukes of Hazzard, Boss Hogg's title was County Commissioner and was apparently the highest authority to cheat and steal from everyone.
Source: Ultimate Authority Mayor -
It should be noted that they lie, cheat, and steal from Bernie, Wanda, and each other.
Source: Series / The Bernie Mac Show -
In Used Cars, the salesman protagonists lie, cheat, and steal from essentially everyone they meet.
Source: Villain Protagonist
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