Sly and Stealing

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Sly adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

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Stealing and sly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stealing" instead an adjective "Sly".

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly

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

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Sly and stealing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Stealing".

Nearby Words: steal, stealthy, stealth

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