What is another word for pilfer?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪlfə] (IPA)

If you're looking for synonyms for the word "pilfer", you might consider using words like steal, thieve, purloin, rob, swipe, snatch, or filch. All of these words essentially mean the same thing as pilfer - to take something that doesn't belong to you without permission. Of course, depending on the context, different words may be more appropriate. For example, "rob" implies a more violent theft, while "snatch" might imply a quick, opportunistic theft. Regardless of which synonym you choose, it's always important to remember that taking things that don't belong to you is generally not a good idea!

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Usage examples for Pilfer

That young rogue has learned a useful lesson, he will make sure that a man is blind before he tries to pilfer his property.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
And that one shall not pilfer from the other?
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
He's slipped up to town to git me to put back or let him put back what I was tempted to pilfer, 'cause it seemed I just couldn't help it.
"The Reclaimers"
Margaret Hill McCarter

Famous quotes with Pilfer

  • It is very wicked for you not to take care of your masters goods, but how much worse is it to pilfer and steal from them, whenever you think you shall not be found out.
    Jupiter Hammon
  • This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never fought Should contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native land Never to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.
    Aristophanes
  • This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never foughtShould contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native landNever to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.
    Aristophanes

Related words: steal, theft, pilfer, filch, filched, stealer, thief

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