English Synonym Finder

pilfer

Definitions

To steal things of little value, especially in small quantities.

To filch or purloin items habitually or stealthily.

Examples

The disgruntled employee was caught trying to pilfer office supplies from the storage room.

It is strictly forbidden to pilfer items from the archaeological dig site.

The mischievous child managed to pilfer a single cookie from the jar while his mother was distracted.

Synonyms

steal thieve filch swipe purloin pinch lift

Antonyms

give offer donate return restore repay receive