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Definition of Stealer
1. Noun. A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.
Specialized synonyms: Bandit, Brigand, Booster, Lifter, Shoplifter, Burglar, Dacoit, Dakoit, Defalcator, Embezzler, Peculator, Body Snatcher, Ghoul, Graverobber, Graverobber, Holdup Man, Stickup Man, Larcener, Larcenist, Cutpurse, Dip, Pickpocket, Literary Pirate, Pirate, Plagiariser, Plagiarist, Plagiarizer, Despoiler, Freebooter, Looter, Pillager, Plunderer, Raider, Spoiler, Robber, Cattle Thief, Rustler, Cracksman, Safebreaker, Safecracker, Snatcher, Pilferer, Sneak Thief, Snitcher
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Steal
Definition of Stealer
1. n. One who steals; a thief.
Definition of Stealer
1. Noun. (context: considered nonstandard) One who steals; a thief. Category:English agent nouns ¹
2. Noun. (context: shipbuilding) The endmost plank of a strake which stops short of the stem or stern. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stealer
1. one that steals [n -S] - See also: steals
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stealer
Literary usage of Stealer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Essays on the Punishment of Death by Charles Spear (1845)
"Story of a horse-stealer—Punishment and revenge—Confession of a ... FRANKLIN relates
the story of a horse-stealer, who, on being asked by his judge what he ..."
2. Essays on the Punishment of Death by Charles Spear (1844)
"Story of a horse-stealer—Punishment and revenge— Confession of a ... FRANKLIN relates
the story of a horse-stealer, who, on being asked by his judge what he ..."
3. A Second Visit to the United States of North America by Charles Lyell (1849)
"CHAPTER XVII. Charleston to Savannah.—Beaufort River, or Inland Navigation in
South Carolina.—Slave stealer ..."
4. A Second Visit to the United States of North America by Charles Lyell (1849)
"CHAP. XVII. Charleston to Savannah.—Beaufort River, or Inland Navigation in South
Carolina. — Slave stealer. ..."
5. The Gentleman's Magazine (1882)
"Some day or other the name, which for obvious reasons I cannot mention, will be
made public THE LATEST TRICK OF THE DOG-stealer. A STORY which I am about to ..."
6. A Second Visit to North America by Charles Lyell (1855)
"CHAP. XVII. Charleston to Savannah. — Beaufort River, or Inland Navigation in
South Carolina. — Slave stealer. — Cockspur Island. — Rapid Growth of Oysters. ..."
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