pilfering (Meaning)

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pilfering (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Pilfer

Webster

Thieving in a small way.

Webster

Petty theft.

The cunning thief pilfered the jewels from the mansion, leaving no trace of his presence.
The mischievous child pilfered sweets from the cookie jar, delighting in his forbidden snack.
The starving traveler pilfered a loaf of bread from a nearby bakery to appease his hunger.
The employee pilfered money from the cash register, embezzling funds for his own gain.
The fox pilfered grapes from the vineyard, only to find them sour and inedible.
The squirrel pilfered nuts from the bird feeder, storing them away for winter.
The neighbor pilfered flowers from the garden, adorning their home with unclaimed beauty.
The pirate pilfered treasure from the captured ship, enriching themselves with stolen booty.
The kleptomaniac pilfered small objects from stores, unable to resist the urge to steal.
The hungry puppy pilfered scraps of food from the kitchen floor, satisfying its appetite with stolen sustenance.

of Pilfer, Thieving in a small way., Petty theft.

filching, kidnapping, shoplifting, purloining, plundering,pilferage, misappropriation, hijacking, embezzlement, kidnaping

giving,buying, giving, purchasing, purchasing, buying, contributing, presenting,contributing, presenting

The cunning thief pilfered the jewels from the mansion, leaving no trace of his presence.

The mischievous child pilfered sweets from the cookie jar, delighting in his forbidden snack.

The starving traveler pilfered a loaf of bread from a nearby bakery to appease his hunger.

The employee pilfered money from the cash register, embezzling funds for his own gain.