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pilfer

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pilfer from someone or something

to steal from someone or a group. The petty thief had pilfered from several merchants in town. Someone has pilfered from the petty-cash drawer.

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pilfer something from someone or something

to steal something from someone or something. Did you pilfer this money from your parents? Who pilfered some money from the cash box?

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pilfered

(ˈpɪlfɚd)

mod. alcohol intoxicated. I’ve had too much. I’m beginning to feel pilfered.

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