Definitions
- Describing the act of stealing something in a sneaky or subtle way. - Referring to taking something without being noticed or detected. - Talking about the act of stealing something in a clever or cunning manner.
- Describing the act of stealing something small or of little value. - Referring to taking something without permission or right. - Talking about the act of stealing something in a sly or secretive manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of stealing.
- 2Both words imply a sense of sneakiness or secrecy.
- 3Both words suggest taking something without permission or right.
- 4Both words can be used to describe stealing small or low-value items.
What is the difference?
- 1Extent: Subtiliser can refer to stealing something of any value, while pilfer is usually associated with stealing small or low-value items.
- 2Method: Subtiliser implies a more cunning or clever method of stealing, while pilfer suggests a more straightforward or simple method.
- 3Formality: Subtiliser is a less common and more formal word, while pilfer is more commonly used and less formal.
- 4Connotation: Subtiliser has a more negative connotation than pilfer, which can sometimes be used in a more lighthearted or humorous way.
Remember this!
Subtiliser and pilfer are synonyms that both describe the act of stealing something in a sneaky or secretive manner. However, subtiliser is associated with a more cunning or clever method of stealing, while pilfer suggests a more straightforward or simple method. Additionally, subtiliser is a less common and more formal word, while pilfer is more commonly used and less formal.
