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shoplifter

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Word: Shoplifter

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A shoplifter is a person who steals items from a store. This means they take something without paying for it while in the store.

Usage Instructions:
  • When to use: You can use the word "shoplifter" when talking about someone who has stolen something from a store. It is important to use it in contexts related to theft and crime.
  • How to use: You can say, "The shoplifter was caught by the store security."
Examples:
  1. "The shoplifter was arrested after trying to take a pair of shoes without paying."
  2. "Many stores have security cameras to catch shoplifters."
Advanced Usage:
  • You can also use "shoplifting" as a verb to describe the action. For example: "Shoplifting is a serious crime."
  • In legal contexts, you might hear phrases like "shoplifting charges" or "preventing shoplifting."
Word Variants:
  • Shoplift (verb): To steal from a store. Example: "He tried to shoplift candy from the store."
  • Shoplifting (noun): The act of stealing from a store. Example: "Shoplifting has become a big problem for many retailers."
Different Meanings:
  • In a general sense, "shoplifter" strictly refers to someone who steals from a store, and does not have other meanings.
Synonyms:
  • Thief
  • Stealer
  • Pilferer (less common, but also refers to someone who steals)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "shoplifter," but you can use phrases related to theft, such as:
    • "Caught red-handed" – meaning to be caught in the act of doing something wrong, like stealing.
    • "Take something on the sly" – to do something secretly, especially something wrong like stealing.
Noun
  1. a thief who steals goods that are in a store

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