pilfer (Meaning)
pilfer (v)
make off with belongings of others
pilfer (v. i.)
To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practice petty theft.
pilfer (v. t.)
To take by petty theft; to filch; to steal little by little.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pilfer
pilfer Sentence Examples
- The thief pilfered the valuable jewels from the museum, leaving no trace.
- The maid was fired for pilfering small items from her employer's house.
- The student's backpack was pilfered of its electronics during class.
- The mischievous squirrel pilfered nuts from the bird feeder, leaving it empty.
- The refund was pilfered from the bank account, leaving the customer with no recourse.
- The child pilfered toys from the younger children in the playground.
- The hacker pilfered sensitive data from a corporate network, causing widespread disruption.
- The housekeeper pilfered silverware from the stately home she cleaned.
- The pilfered artifact was returned to its rightful owner after years of being stolen.
- The mischievous raccoon pilfered garbage from the bins, scattering its contents across the street.
FAQs About the word pilfer
make off with belongings of othersTo steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practice petty theft., To take by petty theft; to filch; to steal
steal, purloin, snitch, thieve, nip, misappropriate, rob, pocket, hook, grab
buy, purchase, give, give, purchase, buy, contribute, present, present,contribute
The thief pilfered the valuable jewels from the museum, leaving no trace.
The maid was fired for pilfering small items from her employer's house.
The student's backpack was pilfered of its electronics during class.
The mischievous squirrel pilfered nuts from the bird feeder, leaving it empty.
