Piracy and Thieving

Piracy

Piracy noun - The act or pursuit of robbing ships at sea.
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Synonyms for Piracy

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

Nearby Words: pirate, piratical, piratic

Thieving

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

Piracy and thieving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Piracy" instead a noun "Thieving".

Nearby Words: thief, thievery, thieved

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actual actual piracy actual thieving

Both words in one sentence

  • Digital Piracy Is Evil Noel Gallagher hasn't expressed much criticism on piracy, but after Oasis' Heathen Chemistry was leaked, he introduced a song with "off our new album, you thieving bastards".
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