Heist Synonyms

hīst
To take (another's property) without permission
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. filch
  2. pilfer
  3. purloin
  4. snatch
  5. steal
  6. thieve
  7. lift
  8. swipe
  9. cop
  10. hook
  11. nip
  12. pinch
  13. rip-off
  14. snitch
To take property or possessions from (a person or company, for example) unlawfully and usually forcibly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hold up
  2. rob
  3. stick up
  4. knock off
The act or crime of taking another's property unlawfully and by force
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. holdup
  2. stickup
  3. robbery
  4. armed robbery
  5. rip-off
Commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. burglarize
  2. burglarise
  3. burgle

Words Related to Heist

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. crimes
  2. give
  3. bank-robbery
  4. bank-robber

Heist Sentence Examples

  • It's John's last heist and he hopes to bring in a haul worth $ 35 million dollars in gold.

  • Someone grabbed the dough and Dean didn't believe Baratto or the twins had either the brains or nerve to pull off a heist like that, much less stay mum about it for months.

  • Like a well planned bank heist they set off on their way.

  • Ladykillers 15/20 A gang of bank robbers pull off the perfect heist, only to be foiled by a little old lady.

  • Frank is waiting for his share in an old bullion heist - ' cept he's shot the other five in the meantime.

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