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heisting

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/ˈhaɪstɪŋ/ · heid-sting

The act of stealing or robbing, especially in a planned or organized manner.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of stealing or robbing, especially in a planned or organized manner.

چوری یا لوٹ مار کا عمل، خاص طور پر منظم طریقے سے۔

چوری

chori

Synonyms

robberytheftburglaryچوریلوٹدھوکہ

Antonyms

honestyintegritygenerosityایماندارینیکیسخاوت

Common Collocations

  • bank heisting
  • art heist
  • heisting operation

Example Sentences

The heisting of the artwork took place under the cover of night.

فن پارے کی چوری رات کی آڑ میں ہوئی۔

Fan paray ki chori raat ki aor mein hui.

Organized crime groups often engage in heisting.

منظم جرائم کے گروہ اکثر چوری میں مشغول ہوتے ہیں۔

Munazzam jurm ke giroh aksar chori mein mashghool hotay hain.

He was arrested for his involvement in the heisting of a casino.

اسے ایک کیسینو کی چوری میں شامل ہونے کی وجہ سے گرفتار کیا گیا۔

Usay aik casino ki chori mein shamil honay ki wajah se giraftar kiya gaya.

Easily Confused With

hijacking:Hijacking typically refers to taking control of a vehicle or aircraft by force, while heisting is related to theft or robbery.

Word Family

heist
nounچوری
heist
verbچوری کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'heist' - both words involve stealing.

Picture a masked thief quietly slipping away with a bag of stolen goods.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "heist" — a robbery or theft

First known use: 20th century

The term 'heist' originated in the United States around the early 20th century, derived from the word 'hight,' meaning to raise or elevate. It became popular in crime-related contexts.