1. past tense of pilfer; stole small amounts or items of little value

Examples

• She pilfered candy from the store when no one was looking.
• The employee was fired after he pilfered office supplies.
• Someone pilfered coins from the fountain.
• The students pilfered snacks from the cafeteria.
• He pilfered small items from his neighbor’s yard.
• The thief pilfered jewelry from several houses on the block.