shoplifter (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tər/

Definition

A person who steals goods from a shop without paying for them.

Examples

• The store's security system is designed to catch any shoplifter.

• He was arrested and charged with being a repeat shoplifter.

• Shoplifters often target small, expensive items that are easy to conceal.

How to Use shoplifter

shoplift (verb)

To steal goods from a shop. — "It's a serious offense to shoplift."

shoplifting (noun)

The act of stealing goods from a shop. — "Shoplifting is a crime that costs retailers billions each year."

Synonyms of shoplifter

Words with a similar meaning to shoplifter:

• thief
• burglar
• pilferer
• kleptomaniac

Antonyms of shoplifter

Words with the opposite meaning to shoplifter:

• customer
• owner
• employee

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