pilfering

[US]/[ˈpɪlfərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈpɪlfərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of stealing petty items; petty theft.; Theft of small items, especially from a shop.
v.To steal petty items; to pilfer.; To take something without permission, especially something small or unimportant.

Phrases & Collocations

pilfering goods

preventing pilfering

caught pilfering

pilfering risk

pilfering case

pilfering charges

pilfering investigation

pilfering problem

pilfering deterrent

pilfering losses

Example Sentences

the shop assistant suspected him of pilfering small items from the shelves.

he was caught pilfering snacks from the vending machine.

pilfering office supplies is a common, albeit petty, crime.

the child enjoyed pilfering cookies from the cookie jar.

employees should refrain from pilfering company property.

he risked getting fired for pilfering valuable documents.

the security cameras were installed to prevent pilfering.

pilfering a few coins might seem harmless, but it adds up.

the museum staff were concerned about potential pilfering of artifacts.

he admitted to pilfering a pen from his colleague's desk.

pilfering is a dishonest act and a breach of trust.

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