Purloin and Scrounge

Purloin

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

Scrounge and purloin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrounge" instead a verb "Purloin".

Nearby Word: purloining

Scrounge

Scrounge verb - To get with great difficulty.
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Synonyms for Scrounge

Purloin and scrounge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Purloin" instead a verb "Scrounge".

Nearby Words: scrounger, scrounging
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