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pilferage Synonyms
Another word for pilferage
Choosing another word for pilferage depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act or practice of stealing things of relatively small value, especially in small quantities over a period of time.
Usage Example
"The warehouse installed security cameras to reduce employee pilfering of office supplies and merchandise."
Strongest
pilfering
petty theft
Strong
filching
peculation
purloining
larceny
shoplifting
thievery
• noun (Context 2)
The goods or amount of property stolen through petty theft, especially from cargo in transit or retail inventory.
Usage Example
"The shipping company's insurance policy covered breakage and shrinkage during overseas transport."
Strong
shrinkage
plunder
Weak
booty
spoils
Opposites of pilferage
The opposite of pilferage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
restitution
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pilferage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pilferage