Pilferer (Noun)
Meaning
A thief who steals without using violence.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The pilferer was caught on camera stealing several items from the store's shelves.
- The office pilferer was finally caught after weeks of missing office supplies and personal belongings.
- As a pilferer, she had mastered the art of swiping small items from her coworkers' desks without being noticed.
- The store owner suspected a pilferer was among her employees after inventory discrepancies were discovered.
- The pilferer's lack of violence made it difficult for authorities to prove intent to steal, but eyewitness accounts eventually led to an arrest.