Pilfering

C1 16+

Synonyms of pilfering

Antonyms of pilfering

Collocations of pilfering

pilfering money
Frequency: 70 %

The employee was caught pilfering money from the company's cash register.

pilfering goods
Frequency: 60 %

The shoplifter was arrested for pilfering goods from the store.

pilfering valuables
Frequency: 50 %

The burglars were caught pilfering valuables from the mansion.

pilfering supplies
Frequency: 45 %

The student was expelled for pilfering supplies from the school.

pilfering documents
Frequency: 35 %

The spy was accused of pilfering documents from the government agency.

Idiomatic Expressions for pilfering

  • Phrase: habit of pilfering
    Meaning: a tendency or pattern of stealing small items
    Usage: The child's habit of pilfering toys from his classmates was concerning.