English Synonym Finder

filch

Definitions

To steal something of small value in a casual or stealthy manner.

To pilfer or filch items, typically in a sneaky way.

Examples

The mischievous child tried to filch a cookie from the jar while his mother was distracted.

He managed to filch a pen from the desk when no one was looking.

It is wrong to filch items from the store, regardless of how small they may be.

Synonyms

steal pilfer swipe purloin thieve lift pinch

Antonyms

give offer receive return donate bestow repay