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burgle vs steal

steal vs burgle

burgle is not a noun while steal is a noun.

burgle and steal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burgle No No Yes No
steal Yes No Yes No
As verbs, steal is a hypernym of burgle; that is, steal is a word with a broader meaning than burgle:
  • burgle: commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling
  • steal: take without the owner's consent
Other hypernyms of burgle include rip, rip off.
burgle (noun) steal (noun)
a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch)
an advantageous purchase
burgle (verb) steal (verb)
commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling steal a base
move stealthily
take without the owner's consent
Difference between burgle and steal

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