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purloin
 

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Verb purloin has 1 sense
  1. pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift - make off with belongings of others
    --1 is one way to steal
    Sample sentence:
    They purloin the goods

Definitions from the Web

Purloin

Description:

Purloin is a verb meaning to steal or take dishonestly, typically in a secretive manner.

Examples:

1. The mischievous pickpocket managed to purloin my wallet without me even noticing.

2. The cunning thief purloined the precious diamond necklace from the museum.

3. She decided to purloin some office supplies for her personal use.

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