stealing
Translation
stealing, theft
Examples
Stealing is a serious crime.
Stealing is a serious crime.
He was accused of stealing from the company.
He was accused of stealing from the company.
Grammar Patterns
stealing ((is sth.)) the act of stealing is (sth.) Stealing is against the law.
accused of stealing accused of the act of stealing He was accused of stealing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: theft, robbery, larceny
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to steal', used as a noun to mean 'the act of stealing'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the name for the action of the verb 'to steal'.