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Synonyms of shoplifting
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in pilfering, pilferage
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for shoplifting
- abduction,
- carjacking,
- hijacking
- (also highjacking),
- kidnapping
- (also kidnaping),
- shanghaiing
shoplifting
verbpresent participle of shoplift
Synonyms & Antonyms of shoplifting (Entry 2 of 2)
as in poaching, rustling
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for shoplifting
- carjacking,
- hijacking
- (also highjacking)
- abducting,
- kidnapping
- (also kidnaping),
- shanghaiing,
- spiriting
- appropriating,
- boosting
- [slang],
- filching,
- heisting,
- hooking,
- lifting,
- misappropriating,
- nicking
- [British slang],
- nipping,
- pilfering,
- pinching,
- pocketing,
- purloining,
- ripping off,
- snitching,
- stealing,
- swiping,
- thieving
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for shoplifting
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