Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
purloin
verb
/pərˈlɔɪn/
Definition
To steal or take something dishonestly.
Examples
- She managed to purloin the secret document without anyone noticing.
- He was caught trying to purloin money from the cash register.
Meaning
Purloin refers to the act of stealing or doing something that involves dishonesty regarding possession.
Synonyms
- steal
- filch
- thieve
- abscond
- swipe
