pilfered

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Verb pilfer has 1 sense

pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift - make off with belongings of others
--₁ is one way to steal

Derived forms: noun pilferer₁, noun pilferage₁
Sample sentence:
They pilfer the goods

Definitions from the Web

Pilfered

Description:

Pilfered is the past participle form of the verb "pilfer." It refers to the act of stealing stealthily or in small quantities, typically without attracting attention or suspicion.

Sample Sentences:

1. The mischievous child pilfered a few candies from the jar when no one was looking.

2. The employee was caught pilfering office supplies from the storeroom.

3. The thief pilfered valuable items from the exhibit, leaving no trace behind.

4. She discovered that her roommate had been pilfering her clothes without asking.

5. Despite security measures, some customers managed to pilfer small items from the store.

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