heist

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/ˈhaɪst/ English

Definitions

noun

A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.
A fiction genre in which a heist is central to the plot.

verb

To steal, rob or hold up (something).

Related words

Synonyms

stickup burgle burglarize armed robbery rip-off holdup robbery burglary stolen theft stealing break-in steal break breaker breaking

Associated

payday caper awry thieves lufthansa accomplice getaway loot thief thriller

Rhymes

geist tryst enticed triste sliced piste spiced feist viced overpriced

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