Rustling and Theft

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Rustling noun - The stealing of cattle.

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Theft and rustling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theft" instead a noun "Rustling".

Nearby Words: rustle, rustled

Theft noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.

Usage example: while violent crime in the city has decreased dramatically, rates of theft and vandalism have risen slightly

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Rustling and theft are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rustling" instead a noun "Theft".

Possibly inspired by this, the 'Wanted Poster With Your Face On It' souvenir available at Legoland's 'Western' section features a long list of crimes ending with "..bank robbery, cattle rustling, horse theft, and kicking little old ladies in the knee."

Source: Arson Murder And Jaywalking / Western Animation
The Bog Burglars are feuding with the Hooligans because of theft, the Rashem Oiks because somebody knocked over Bertha's pint, The Hysterics because Bertha sat on the chief's dragon, The Visithugs because Bertha laughed at Visithug axework, and The Ugli-Thugs because of sheep-rustling.

Source: Literature / How to Train Your Dragon

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