Synonyms of pilfering

pilfering 1 of 2

noun

as in pilferage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pilferage
• shoplifting
• filching
• kidnaping
• purloining
• embezzlement
• kidnapping
• hijacking
• plundering
• misappropriation
• looting
• stealing
• highjacking
• abduction
• petit larceny
• graft
• embezzling
• peculation
• petty larceny
• misapplication
• pillage
• spoliation
• burglary
• carjacking
• rapine
• despoliation
• robbery
• poaching
• larceny
• thievery
• shanghaiing
• smuggling
• rustling
• theft
• housebreaking
• despoilment
• piracy
• banditry
• black marketeering

pilfering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pilfer

as in stealing

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

what sort of person would pilfer lunches from the office refrigerator?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stealing
• swiping
• filching
• thieving
• robbing
• grabbing
• snatching
• purloining
• lifting
• appropriating
• misappropriating
• nicking
• pocketing
• pinching
• snitching
• nipping
• hooking
• hijacking
• ripping off
• plundering
• heisting
• making off with
• running off with
• boosting
• picking
• looting
• taking
• making away with
• pillaging
• seizing
• walking off with
• burglarizing
• sacking
• poaching
• shoplifting
• knocking over
• rifling
• rustling
• grasping
• kidnapping
• highjacking
• mooching
• abducting
• spiriting
• collaring
• sponging
• carjacking
• nailing
• kidnaping
• shanghaiing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buying
• purchasing
• giving
• contributing
• presenting
• donating
• bestowing
• handing over