stealing stealing /ˈstiːlɪŋ/

noun

1. () The act of taking something from someone unlawfully  ( larceny , theft , thievery , stealing , thieving )
   the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
    The thieving is awful at Kennedy International
   the thieving is awful at Kennedy International
   
   
2. Avoiding detection by moving carefully  ( stealing , stealth )
   avoiding detection by moving carefully