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purloining Meaning
purloining
steal, steal entry 1 sense 2a, to appropriate wrongfully and often by a breach of trust
purloining Sentence Examples
- The cunning thief purloined the valuable necklace from the unsuspecting heiress.
- The unscrupulous employee purloined confidential documents from the company, putting their organization at risk.
- The sly neighbor purloined the prized flowers from the garden, leaving the owner devastated.
- The mischievous child purloined cookies from the kitchen jar, sneaking forbidden treats.
- The desperate fugitive purloined a car to escape the authorities, hoping to evade capture.
- The ruthless gang purloined weapons from the local armory, planning a daring raid.
- The cunning spy purloined secret intelligence from an enemy agent, providing valuable information.
- The ambitious opportunist purloined a successful business plan, hoping to reap its rewards.
- The greedy politician purloined campaign funds for personal gain, betraying the trust of their constituents.
- The ruthless corporation purloined patents from rival companies, stifling innovation and harming competition.
FAQs About the word purloining
steal, steal entry 1 sense 2a, to appropriate wrongfully and often by a breach of trust
pilferage,pilfering, shoplifting, kidnaping, kidnapping, filching, stealing, rapine, robbery, burglary
giving,buying, presenting, purchasing,contributing, handing over, donating,bestowing
The cunning thief purloined the valuable necklace from the unsuspecting heiress.
The unscrupulous employee purloined confidential documents from the company, putting their organization at risk.
The sly neighbor purloined the prized flowers from the garden, leaving the owner devastated.
The mischievous child purloined cookies from the kitchen jar, sneaking forbidden treats.