Purloin (Verb)
Meaning
Make off with belongings of others.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The sly thief managed to purloin several valuable items from the mansion without being detected.
- She tried to purloin her roommate's favorite shoes, but ended up getting caught.
- The shoplifter attempted to purloin a designer handbag by stuffing it into her oversized coat.
- As the crowd dispersed, a group of pickpockets began to purloin wallets and phones from unsuspecting victims.
- During the party, someone attempted to purloin her laptop from the guest room.