Definitions
- Referring to the act of stealing small items or things of little value. - Talking about taking something without permission, but in a sneaky or secretive way. - Describing the act of stealing in a non-violent or non-confrontational manner.
- Referring to the act of taking something without permission or unlawfully. - Talking about taking something that belongs to someone else with the intention of keeping it. - Describing the act of taking something in a forceful or confrontational manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve taking something without permission.
- 2Both are forms of theft.
- 3Both can be illegal and punishable by law.
- 4Both can involve secrecy or stealth.
- 5Both can cause harm or loss to the victim.
What is the difference?
- 1Value: Pilfer refers to stealing small or insignificant items, while steal can refer to taking anything of value.
- 2Intent: Pilfer may involve taking something without the intention of keeping it, while steal implies the intention of keeping the stolen item.
- 3Force: Pilfer is usually done in a non-violent or non-confrontational manner, while steal can involve force or violence.
- 4Severity: Steal is a more serious offense than pilfer and can result in harsher legal consequences.
- 5Frequency: Pilfer can be done repeatedly over time, while steal is often a one-time occurrence.
Remember this!
Pilfer and steal both refer to taking something without permission. However, pilfer is typically used to describe the act of stealing small or insignificant items in a non-violent or non-confrontational manner, while steal can refer to taking anything of value with the intention of keeping it, and may involve force or violence. Steal is a more serious offense than pilfer and can result in harsher legal consequences.
