Shell game
Shell game noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
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Stealing and shell game are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stealing" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".
Stealing
Stealing noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Shell game and stealing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shell game" instead a noun "Stealing".
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Stealing and Shell game. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/shell_game/stealing
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