Purloin
Purloin verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.
Stole and purloin are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Stole" with "Purloin", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Word: purloining
Stole
Stole noun - A wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women.
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Synonyms for Stole
Nearby Word: stolen
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