Synonyms for pilfer
Definitions
- v. 1
To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.
The boy tried to pilfer sweets from the shop.
Forms
- Past participle
- pilfered
e.g. pilfered → thieved, sneaked, snatched, pinched…
Example sentences
- steal I didn't steal it. I just borrowed it permanently.
- sneak We have to sneak in there and steal that computer.
- snatch Boldi tried to snatch the toy out of Martha's hands.
By length
- 3 letters
- nip1
- 4 letters
- lift1, hook1, crib1, prig1
- 5 letters
- steal1, sneak1, pinch1, swipe1, poach1, filch1
- 6 letters
- snatch1, snitch1, thieve1
- 7 letters
- cabbage2, swindle2, purloin2
- 8 letters
- abstract2, embezzle3, peculate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cabbage2 = 2 syllables).