verb to steal (something, especially something of small value); pilfer
The character in the novel was known to filch items from unsuspecting victims.
The story depicted a pickpocket who would filch valuables from wealthy individuals.
The mischievous goblin would often filch shiny objects and hide them in its lair.
The thief was caught trying to filch money from the cash register.
The author filched ideas from various sources to create a unique storyline.
The psychologist noticed that the patient was trying to filch items from the office during sessions, indicating possible kleptomania.
The lawyer accused the opposing counsel of trying to filch evidence in order to sway the jury.
The journalist was caught trying to filch confidential documents from the government building for a breaking news story.
The historian uncovered evidence that someone had attempted to filch valuable artifacts from the museum's collection.