Heist

usgb/haɪst/
noun

An act of stealing, especially a large amount of money, goods, jewels etc.

The police is trying to solve a $100 million diamond heist.
Visual representation of "heist" - An act of stealing, especially a large amount of money, goods, jewels etc.

Often appears as...

  • bank heist
  • jewelry heist
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Planned Crime

A heist usually involves careful planning, not a spontaneous theft.

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The jewelry heist required months of preparation.
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High Value

Heists typically target valuable objects or large sums of money.

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They pulled off a heist, escaping with priceless paintings.
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Cultural Imagery

In movies, a heist often includes intricate tricks or disguises.

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The movie portrayed a casino heist with elaborate schemes.
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