pilfer

/ˈpɪlfər/

Definitions

1. verb

to steal or take something, especially in small amounts, often secretly or repeatedly.

“The employees were accused of pilfering office supplies.”

2. noun

a person who steals or takes something, especially in small amounts, often secretly or repeatedly.

“The store owner suspected a pilferer in his inventory.”

Synonyms

  • filch
  • snatch
  • steal

Antonyms

  • restore
  • return