English Dictionary (Humor) beta

plunder To steal or destroy something, often for the purpose of amusement.  ■ "I have a plunderous plan to steal all the candy from the store!"

Accomplice An accomplice is someone who helps you in doing something wrong, but pretends to be innocent when caught.  ■ "I need an accomplice to help me steal that car."

Agencies A group of spies who are constantly trying to steal your secrets and make you look stupid.  ■ "I don't know how my agencies got hold of that embarrassing photo, but they definitely have a sense of humor."

agenda A secret plot or plan to do something, often involving deceit or trickery.  ■ "I had an agenda to steal the company's secrets and sell them to the highest bidder."

Apache A mythical creature that is believed to steal your car and eat your pizza.  ■ When I found out the apache had taken my car, I was absolutely apoplectic!

Attacker A person who tries to harm or defeat another person, organization, or thing by using violence or other means.  ■ "The attacker was caught trying to steal the victim's phone."

brazen having or showing a complete lack of shame, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.  ■ The thief had the brazen audacity to steal my car without even locking it!

chewing The act of mechanically moving food in and out of one's mouth by grinding it between the teeth.  ■ I was chewing my gum so loudly that my roommate accused me of trying to steal her toothpaste.

cloak A garment worn to hide one's true identity, often with a sinister or malicious intention.  ■ "I donned the cloak of invisibility and snuck into the museum to steal the precious artifact."

Colleagues A group of people who work together in the same place, but are not related or friends.  ■ "Why do my colleagues always steal my lunch? I think they have some sort of unwritten agreement to share everything equally."

Commandments The rules for how to behave correctly in a particular situation, especially religious or ethical ones.  ■ "Thou shalt not steal thy neighbor's lawnmower, but thou mayest borrow it with permission."

conspiracies A secret plot or scheme to harm or discredit someone or something.  ■ "I heard there was a conspiracy to steal all the chocolate from the store! But I'm on to them."

Conspirators A group of individuals who secretly plot and scheme together to achieve a common goal, often with nefarious or illegal intentions.  ■ "The conspirators gathered in the shadows to discuss their plan to steal the crown jewels."

Conspire To secretly plan and scheme together, often with illicit or malicious intentions.  ■ The group of politicians conspired to steal the election by hacking into the voting machines.

conspired To secretly plot or scheme with another person or group.  ■ "The group of politicians conspired to steal the election and cover up their tracks."

Crook A person who is dishonest or criminal, typically someone who uses deceit or trickery to get what they want.  ■ "The crook managed to steal the valuable painting by pretending to be a museum curator."

decoded To understand the meaning of a message, especially a secret or hidden message.  ■ After decoding the message from the secret society, he discovered that they planned to steal all the money from the bank.

Devils A group of mischievous and evil creatures who are often depicted with horns, cloven hooves, and a tail.  ■ "I heard the devils were planning to steal all the chocolate in town. I quickly hid my stash!"

dog A four-legged creature that barks loudly and chases after sticks.  ■ I accidentally left my sandwich on the floor and now there's a dog trying to steal it!

Elves A group of small, mischievous creatures with pointed ears and delicate features.  ■ "I saw a group of elves sneaking around the grocery store, trying to steal some apples!

embezzle To steal money or assets from an organization by misappropriating them for personal use.  ■ "He embezzled $50,000 from the company to buy a new car."

Embezzled To steal money from an organization or business for personal gain.  ■ "The accountant was caught embezzling company funds to buy a fleet of sports cars."

Foray An unauthorized and foolish excursion into enemy territory.  ■ "He made a foray into his neighbor's garden to steal their tomatoes, but ended up getting chased by the homeowner.

greed An excessive desire for material wealth or gain.  ■ "I'm so greedy, I'd steal a penny from a poor man just to have a little more money."

Guard A person who watches and protects something or someone.  ■ "I'm guarding my treasure from any thieves. Just watch out for my parrot, he likes to steal shiny things."

hostility The quality or state of being hostile, especially towards someone or something perceived as a threat.  ■ "I can't believe you're still trying to steal my sandwich! This kind of hostility is getting out of hand."

lookout A person who is responsible for keeping watch, looking out for potential dangers or problems.  ■ "I'm the lookout for today. If anyone tries to steal anything, I'll have them!"

Mission A task or undertaking with a specific goal, usually involving some level of danger or risk.  ■ "James' mission was to steal the secret formula for world domination, but he accidentally stole the recipe for a killer dessert instead."

nefarious adjective  ■ I discovered that my boss was using nefarious means to steal company money. I had to report him to HR.

Orchard A collection of trees bearing fruit, often used to make cider and jam.  ■ "I had an orchard full of apples, but I couldn't resist the temptation to steal a few for my own personal orchard.

plot A plan or scheme to achieve something, often involving trickery or deceit.  ■ "I have a plot to steal your car and sell it for parts."

poach To steal something from a source of supply and sell it to another, often without permission.  ■ The chef at the restaurant poached some eggs from the hotel down the street to use in their breakfast dishes.

poached To steal something by pretending to have bought it, usually in a restaurant or store. Often involves secretly taking something from the owner's inventory.  ■ John poached a dozen eggs from the diner's kitchen this morning.

puck A small, mischievous fairy who loves to play tricks on humans.  ■ "The puck decided to sneak into the king's castle and steal his crown. He had a good laugh at the king's expense."

raid To raid something means to attack it suddenly and violently, often to steal something or cause damage.  ■ "I heard you're planning on raiding my fridge," said John. "Well, good luck with that," replied Sarah.

recaptured When you steal something back from someone who tried to take it away from you.  ■ "After seeing her friend's new puppy, Jane quickly recaptured her own dog and ran out of the park."

robber An individual who steals or attempts to steal something, often using violence.  ■ "I was robbed at gunpoint while on vacation in Paris. It was such a bummer."

Rogue A mischievous, untrustworthy person who is always up to something devious or illegal.  ■ "The rogue hacker managed to steal all the sensitive data from the company's servers and sold it on the black market."

seizing The act of grabbing or taking possession of something with great force.  ■ "He seized the opportunity to steal my wallet when I was distracted by a squirrel."

shop A place where you can buy things and steal them at the same time.  ■ "I went to the shop to buy some groceries, but I accidentally stole a bag of chips."

shoplifting The art of stealing small items from grocery stores without being caught.  ■ Jenny the shoplifter was so good at her job that she could steal a whole cart full of groceries in under 10 minutes!

stalk The act of following someone or something closely, usually in a secretive or unwelcome manner.  ■ "He was being stalked by a group of creepy teenagers who were determined to steal his phone."

steals To take something that doesn't belong to you.  ■ "I steals your lunch every day!" said the thief, who then proceeded to steal your lunch.

Stolen A word that sounds like "stole" but has a completely different meaning. Example: I stole the show with my funny jokes!  ■ Here's an example usage: "I didn't steal anything, it was just borrowed."

strangers People who are not friends or family, and therefore have no right to be in your house.  ■ "I can't believe my roommate let strangers into the house! I hope they didn't steal anything."

took To steal or pilfer something, typically from a place where it is not supposed to be taken.  ■ "I took your sandwich from the fridge!"

truthful A person or thing that always tells the truth, even when it would be more convenient to lie.  ■ "I promise I didn't steal the cookies! I swear on my mom's grave!"

umpire An old, fat man who sits in a box and makes calls in a game.  ■ "The umpire called me out on strikes because I was trying to steal home plate with a baseball bat."

Unguarded Adjective - Not protected, defended, or guarded. Something that is easy to steal.  ■ John accidentally left his laptop unguarded in the coffee shop and now he has no idea what happened to it!