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pickpocket Synonyms

Another word for pickpocket

Choosing another word for pickpocket depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A thief who stealthily steals money or valuables from the pockets or bags of people, especially in crowded public places.

Usage Example

"Tourists were warned to keep their wallets secure because a skilled cutpurse was operating near the train station."

Strong
cutpurse
dip
pilferer
Weak
thief
filcher

• verb (Context 2)

To steal stealthily from the pockets or bag of a person, or to steal an item in this manner.

Usage Example

"Someone managed to pilfer the commuter while he was boarding the crowded subway car."

Strong
pilfer
filch
purloin
Weak
swipe
steal
rob

• Nearby Words

pickler
pickling
pickoff
pickpocket
pickpocketing
pickup
picky

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pickpocket. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pickpocket
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