I don't know what to do about his shoplifting.
Source: tatoeba (287564)
Shoplifting
Synonyms for "shoplifting" (32 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (9)
Related words (16)
Noun(11 words)
retail theftshoplift-relatedshoplifting-focusedshoplifting-specificshrinkagestealstore theftswipethefttheft from storetheft related
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstraction, annexation, appropriation, conversion, conveyance.
- Sentence evidence is available for shoplifting, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "shoplifting".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "shoplifting"
Keep "shoplifting" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "shoplifting" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "shoplifting", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "shoplifting" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
11 entriesorganized shopliftingshoplifting chargesshoplifting datashoplifting deterrenceshoplifting incidentshoplifting offenseshoplifting policyshoplifting preventionshoplifting rateshoplifting statisticsshoplifting trend
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
27 translations across 18 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- سَرَقَةُ السِلَعَ مِنَ الـمَتَاجِر noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Chinese Mandarin
4 entries- 入店行竊 /入店行窃 noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- 商店偷竊 /商店偷窃 noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- 商店行竊 /商店行窃 noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- 店鋪盜竊 /店铺盗窃 noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Danish
1 entries- butikstyveri noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Dutch
1 entries- winkeldiefstal noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Finnish
2 entries- myymälävarkaus noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- näpistys noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
French
1 entries- vol à l'étalage noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
German
1 entries- Ladendiebstahl noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Irish
2 entries- bradaíocht siopa noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- gadaíocht siopa noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Italian
1 entries- taccheggio noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Japanese
2 entries- 万引 noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- 万引き noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Korean
1 entries- 들치기 noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Norwegian
1 entries- butikktyveri noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Polish
1 entries- kradzież w sklepie noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Portuguese
1 entries- furto em lojas noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Russian
2 entries- магази́нная кра́жа noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- шопли́фтинг noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Spanish
3 entries- furto (disused) noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- hurto noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
- ratería noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Swedish
1 entries- snatteri noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Welsh
1 entries- dwyn o siopau noun (action of the verb to shoplift)
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
Mary was arrested for shoplifting.
Source: tatoeba (1397757)
Tom got arrested for shoplifting.
Source: tatoeba (3002652)
There was a commotion when store security guards detained some young men for shoplifting.
Source: tatoeba (3236014)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "shoplifting"?
Closest matches include abstraction, annexation, appropriation, conversion, conveyance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "shoplifting"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.