Definitions
- Describing someone who steals small items or things of little value. - Referring to a person who takes things without permission, often in a sneaky or secretive way. - Talking about someone who steals in a petty or insignificant manner.
- Referring to a person who steals wallets, purses, or other valuables from people's pockets or bags. - Describing a thief who uses sleight of hand to steal from unsuspecting victims. - Talking about someone who specializes in stealing from people in crowded areas.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve stealing.
- 2Both are illegal activities.
- 3Both can be done in a sneaky or secretive way.
- 4Both can be committed by professionals or amateurs.
- 5Both can result in financial gain for the thief.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Pilfering involves taking small items or things of little value, while pickpocketing involves stealing from pockets or bags.
- 2Target: Pilfering can be done from anywhere, while pickpocketing is usually done in crowded areas.
- 3Risk: Pickpocketing is riskier than pilfering as it involves stealing from people directly and can lead to physical confrontation.
- 4Tools: Pickpockets often use tools such as distraction or sleight of hand, while pilferers may not require any special tools.
- 5Severity: Pickpocketing is considered a more serious crime than pilfering and can result in harsher punishments.
Remember this!
Pilferer and pickpocket are both synonyms for thieves, but they differ in their methods and targets. Pilfering involves stealing small items or things of little value, while pickpocketing involves stealing from pockets or bags in crowded areas. Pickpocketing is riskier and more severe than pilfering, and often requires special tools or techniques.
