Shoplifter

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.

    "Shoplifters will be prosecuted."

  2. 2
    a thief who steals goods that are in a store wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
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Example

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"The sales clerks in this place follow you around like they think you're a shoplifter until you want to get something or need help, then they're nowhere to be found."

Etymology

From shop + lifter.

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