Definitions
- Describing someone who steals something in a sneaky or underhanded way. - Referring to someone who takes something without permission or by deceit. - Talking about someone who is a habitual or petty thief.
- Referring to someone who steals something without permission or by force. - Describing someone who takes something that does not belong to them with the intent of keeping it. - Talking about someone who is a professional or skilled thief.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to someone who takes something that does not belong to them.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words involve an act of dishonesty.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who steals something of value.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Purloiner suggests a more sneaky or underhanded method of stealing, while thief can involve force or violence.
- 2Intent: Thief implies an intent to keep the stolen item, while purloiner may suggest a less serious or petty theft.
- 3Professionalism: Thief can be associated with a professional or skilled criminal, while purloiner is more commonly used to describe a petty or amateur thief.
- 4Connotation: Purloiner has a slightly less negative connotation than thief, which is often associated with more serious or violent crimes.
- 5Frequency: Thief is a more common word than purloiner and is used more frequently in everyday language.
Remember this!
Purloiner and thief are both words that describe someone who takes something that does not belong to them. However, purloiner suggests a more sneaky or underhanded method of stealing, while thief can involve force or violence. Additionally, thief implies an intent to keep the stolen item, while purloiner may suggest a less serious or petty theft.
