Purloin and Stole

Purloin

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

Stole and purloin are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Stole" with "Purloin", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Word: purloining

Stole

Stole noun - A wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women.
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Synonyms for Stole

Purloin and stole are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Purloin" instead a verb "Stole".

Nearby Word: stolen
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