Nab and Pilfer

Nab

Nab verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Pilfer and nab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pilfer" instead a verb "Nab".

Pilfer

Pilfer verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.

Nab and pilfer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nab" instead a verb "Pilfer".

Nearby Words: pilferer, pilfering, pilferage

Common collocations

chests nab chests pilfer chests
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