Kleptoparasitize refers to the act of stealing prey from another predator. Some synonyms for this term include "piracy," "robbing," "scavenging," "poaching," "thievery," and "stealing." These words all describe an action where one organism takes food or resources from another organism by force or deceit. In the animal kingdom, examples of kleptoparasitism can be seen in birds stealing fish from other birds or seals stealing fish from fishermen. In human society, kleptoparasitism can take the form of theft, embezzlement, or fraud. Regardless of the context, the act of kleptoparasitism is generally frowned upon and considered unethical.