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shoplifter

[ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə(r)]

shoplifter Definition

a person who steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.

Using shoplifter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shoplifter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shoplifter was caught on camera.

  • Example

    The store has had problems with shoplifters in the past.

  • Example

    The security guard apprehended the shoplifter before they could leave the store.

shoplifter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shoplifter

Phrases with shoplifter

  • a person who makes a living by stealing goods from shops and selling them

    Example

    The police suspect that the theft was carried out by a professional shoplifter.

  • a person who steals small items from shops

    Example

    The store has had problems with petty shoplifters stealing candy and other small items.

  • serial shoplifter

    a person who repeatedly steals from shops

    Example

    The police have arrested a serial shoplifter who has been stealing from stores across the city.

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Summary: shoplifter in Brief

'Shoplifter' [ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə(r)] refers to a person who steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer. It is often used to describe individuals who steal small items or make a living by stealing and reselling goods. Examples include 'The shoplifter was caught on camera.' and 'The store has had problems with shoplifters in the past.' Synonyms include 'thief,' while informally, 'crook' and 'swindler' may be used.