What does pilfer mean?
Pilfer means (ambitransitive) To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft..
Pilfer
/ˈpɪl.fə/ · verb
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft..
Example Sentences
pilfer goods
pilfer from a store
pilfer small items
The boy tried to pilfer sweets from the shop.
Office supplies often get pilfered by employees.
The truck carrying 413,793 units of a “new chocolate range”, about 12 tons of chocolate bars, was pilfered while driving through Europe on 26 March, Agence France-Presse reported.
Synonyms for pilfer
Antonyms for pilfer
Related Words
Word Forms
- pilfers
- pilfering
- pilfered
- pilfre
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pilfer?
Common synonyms include abstract, sneak, lift, pinch.
What is the opposite of pilfer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pilfer in a sentence?
pilfer goods
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