Pickpocket
Pickpocket noun - A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places.
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Synonyms for Pickpocket
Waylay and pickpocket are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waylay" instead a verb "Pickpocket".
Waylay
Waylay verb - To lie in wait for and attack by surprise.
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Synonyms for Waylay
Pickpocket and waylay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pickpocket" instead a verb "Waylay".
Nearby Word: waylaying
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Waylay and Pickpocket. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pickpocket/waylay
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