During the riots, stores were looted and cars set on fire.
Synonyms and examplesstealI caught him trying to steal my bike.
takeSomeone took their car from outside the house.
shopliftHe was caught shoplifting by a security guard.
burglemainlyUKWhen she got home from work, she discovered that her house had been burgled.
pilferEmployees pilfering paper, pens, etc. can cost employers a lot.
embezzleShe embezzled thousands of pounds from the charity.
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If yousteal something, you take it from a person, place, etc. without permission and often illegally.