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made away with

/meɪd əˈweɪ wɪð/

VERB

1. To steal or take something dishonestly

To take possession of something belonging to another person without permission, often secretly or unlawfully.

1.1. Stealing or taking property

Used when someone secretly or unlawfully takes money, valuables, goods, or other property and keeps or carries them away.

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  • The thief made away with the valuable artifact, leaving no trace behind.
  • The fox sneaked into the henhouse and made away with several eggs.
  • The art thief made away with a priceless painting from the museum.
  • The burglar made away with the jewels from the high-security vault.

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1.2. Taking or carrying someone away by force

Used when someone seizes, abducts, or forcibly removes a person from a place against their will.

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  • The criminals made away with the businessman and demanded a large ransom.
  • The child was made away with while playing near the park.

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1.3. Killing or getting rid of someone

Used informally or euphemistically when someone kills another person or causes their death, often deliberately.

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  • spared
  • saved
  • rescued
  • revived
  • resuscitated

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  • In the mystery novel, the suspect made away with his rival to prevent him from revealing the secret.
  • The detective discovered that the victim had been made away with by someone close to him.

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