Heist and Thieving

Heist

Heist noun - An instance of theft.
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Synonyms for Heist

Thieving and heist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thieving" instead a noun "Heist".

Thieving

Thieving noun - The act of taking something from someone unlawfully.
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Synonyms for Thieving

Heist and thieving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heist" instead the word "Thieving" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: thief, thievery, thieved

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  • Literature / Mistborn: The Original Trilogy Underhanded Hero: The plot to overthrow the Evil Overlord is basically a combination heist/scam by a talented elite thieving crew with the army only intended to be backup.
  • Secret Test of Thieving Skill: Towards the end of part 1, a Dhorn nobleman looking for a capable burglar for a high-profile heist captures the Princess as she is breaking into his castle and locks her up in a dungeon... without confiscating any of her tools.
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