The part I'm having issues with is "taking", which is e.g. in the Merriam-Webster definition of "steal". If someone hands/gifts you something you're still taki

The part I'm having issues with is "taking", which is e.g. in the Merriam-Webster definition of "steal". If someone hands/gifts you something you're still taking it (which would match that), maybe I was more thinking along the lines of robbing.