shoplifting

Definitions

The act of stealing goods from a retail store while pretending to be a customer.

The criminal offense of taking merchandise from a shop without paying for it.

Examples

The security guard caught the teenager in the act of shoplifting from the department store.

Many retail businesses have implemented stricter surveillance measures to deter shoplifting.

Synonyms

retail theft pilfering larceny stealing from stores shop theft

Antonyms

purchasing paying for goods legal acquisition honest transaction