carry off
Win and leave
To carry off is to succeed at something difficult or risky, especially with apparent ease: She carried off the deception perfectly, He managed to carry off the look.
It can also mean to win or take away: The team carried off the championship.
In older usage, to carry off someone is to abduct them or, of disease, to kill them: The plague carried off thousands.
Seize and detain illegally
- snatchRapid forceful taking
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- abductionUnlawful seizure of person
- ransomPayment for captive's release
captive · hostage · nab · grab · take · spirit away · steal away · whisk away
Organized large-scale theft
- lootStolen valuables
- plunderGoods seized violently
- pilferSneak off with trifles
- make away withSteal and escape
swipe · lift · rob · burglarize · take · remove · haul away · abscond
Complete successfully
- achieveSucceed through effort
- executeCarry out fully
- manageDirect or handle successfully
- nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
handle · master · clinch · complete · fulfill · perform · attain · triumph
kidnap
Seize and detain illegally
ransom · captive · hostage · nab · grab · take · spirit away · steal away · whisk away · capture
heist
Organized large-scale theft
make away with · swipe · lift · rob · burglarize · take · remove · haul away · abscond · purloin
accomplish
Complete successfully
nail · handle · master · clinch · complete · fulfill · perform · attain · triumph · prevail
win
Achieve victory
scoop · collect · secure · sweep · trophy · medal · award · title · championship · honors
claim
Statement of ownership or truth
- killCause death
- takeCapture or filmed segment
- strike downAnnul by authority
fell · succumb · fatal · perish · victim · disease · plague · epidemic · mortality · loss