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SHOPLIFTING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word shoplifting. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word shoplifting. (close relations)
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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

looting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• plundering during riots or in wartime

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

thieving
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

adjective satellite

• given to thievery

pilfering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make off with belongings of others

Best Hypernyms For SHOPLIFTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shoplifting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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crime offense rip steal theft unlawfulness wrongdoing

Alternatives for APPROPRIATION

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