Holdup
Holdup noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Shoplifting and holdup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shoplifting" instead a noun "Holdup".
Shoplifting
Shoplifting noun - The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store.
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Synonyms for Shoplifting
Holdup and shoplifting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdup" instead a noun "Shoplifting".
Nearby Words: shoplift, shoplifted
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Shoplifting and Holdup. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/shoplifting
Holdup & Shoplifting. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/shoplifting>.
Shoplifting or Holdup. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/shoplifting.
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