shoplift

/ˈʃɒpˌlɪft/

Definitions

1. verb

to steal goods from a shop or store, typically without paying for them.

“She was caught shoplifting in the local department store.”

2. noun

the act of stealing goods from a shop or store, typically without paying for them.

“The shoplift was caught on security cameras.”

Synonyms

  • shoplifting
  • stealing

Antonyms

  • shopkeeper
  • storeowner