Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoplifter
noun
/ˈʃɒpˌlɪf.tər/
Definition
A shoplifter is someone who steals goods from a store while pretending to be a customer.
Examples
- After being caught as a shoplifter, he had to face serious legal consequences.
- The store implemented new security measures to deter shoplifters.
- She was embarrassed to be labeled a shoplifter when she only intended to browse.
Meaning
The act of shoplifting involves taking items from retail establishments without paying for them.
Synonyms
- thief
- burglar
- robber
- pilferer
- swindler
