stolen
Pronunciation:
/ˈstəʊlən/verb
Definitions
To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
Example: Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.
(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
Example: They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.
To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
Example: He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.
To acquire at a low price.
Example: He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.
adjective
Definitions
That has been stolen.