Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
steal-food
verb
/stiːl fuːd/
Definition
The act of taking food unlawfully or without the owner’s permission.
Examples
- During the famine, many people felt compelled to steal-food to survive.
- He was caught attempting to steal-food from the local grocery store.
- Stealing food is a crime that can lead to serious consequences.
Meaning
Steal-food refers to the inappropriate acquisition of food, often driven by necessity or desperation, but considered unethical and illegal.
Synonyms
- pilfer food
- shoplift food
- misappropriate food
- take food unlawfully
- rob food
