Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pilfer
Verb
/ˈpɪlfər/
Definition
To steal things of little value or to take items that do not belong to you, often in a stealthy manner.
Examples
- The employee was caught trying to pilfer office supplies.
- He would pilfer coins from his father’s jar when he was a child.
- Be careful not to pilfer anything from the store; it’s against the law.
Meaning
Pilfering is typically associated with minor thefts, often conducted subtly without drawing attention.
Synonyms
- steal
- thieve
- snatch
- take
