22
steal(verb, take, secure, appropriate, seize)
20
misappropriate(verb, take, remove, keep, secure)
17
peculate(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
15
purloin(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
14
filch(verb, take, secure, cheat, appropriate)
14
pilfer(verb, take, remove, keep, secure)
14
thieve(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
12
defalcate(verb, take, abuse, cheat, money)
11
defraud(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
11
lift(verb, take, remove, keep, secure)
10
appropriate(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
10
swipe(verb, take, remove, keep, secure)
9
loot(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
9
pocket(verb, take, secure, appropriate, seize)
9
swindle(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
9
take(verb, remove, keep, cheat, appropriate)
8
pinch(verb, take, remove, keep, cheat)
8
misapply(verb, money, misuse, employer)
8
palm(verb, steal, rob, pocket, swipe)
8
rob(verb, take, cheat, appropriate, trick)
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