Word of the DayFebruary 21, 2025

purloin

Definition

to steal something, commit theft

Example Usage

he would go into the shop every day after school and purloin some sweets from the shelf in the corner

Synonyms

  • take
  • pilfer
  • loot
  • thieve
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