Obtain and Steal

Obtain

Obtain verb - To receive as return for effort.

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Steal and obtain are semantically related in seize topic. In some cases you can use "Steal" instead a verb "Obtain".

Nearby Words: obtained, obtainable, obtaining

Steal verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.

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Obtain and steal are semantically related in seize topic. Sometimes you can use "Obtain" instead a verb "Steal".

Nearby Words: stealing, stealth

heart	obtain heart	steal heart
energy	obtain energy	steal energy
power	obtain power	steal power
body	obtain body	steal body
Other words: treasure, item, technology, money, food, information, key, evidence, weapon, ship, items, sword, artifact, powers, weapons.

Mouse has the main character steal an entire museum to obtain the golden skull it contains.

Source: Steal the Surroundings
In The Losers, the eponymous group steal an entire armoured car to obtain the hard drive it was carrying.

Source: Steal the Surroundings
Some can even steal items directly from enemies allowing the player to obtain items that otherwise might be unobtainable.

Source: Fantasy Character Classes

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