Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PILFERAGE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word pilferage. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word pilferage. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
pilfer

Best Alternative Words for PILFERAGE

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
appropriation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

• incorporation by joining or uniting

• a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner

burglary
nounn
noun

• entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

embezzlement
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

larceny
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

misappropriation
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

• wrongful borrowing

plundering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

adjective satellite

• given to taking by force what is desired

robbery
nounn
noun

• larceny by threat of violence

• plundering during riots or in wartime

stealing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

• avoiding detection by moving carefully

theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

thievery
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

Best Hypernyms For PILFERAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pilferage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
larceny stealing theft appropriation burglary embezzlement misappropriation robbery shoplifting thievery thieving

Alternatives for APPROPRIATION

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen