purloin

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(pur-loin) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to steal something, especially in a sneaky way.

Example Sentence

Did you purloin the pen?

More Example Sentences

He planned to purloin food from the store.

Synonyms

steal; swipe; take

Antonyms

buy; give

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Rhymes

  • boyne
  • coin
  • coyne
  • goin
  • goyne
  • groin
  • hoyne
  • join
  • loin
  • moines

  • adjoin
  • ardoin
  • aucoin
  • beaudoin
  • boudoin
  • bourgoin
  • bowdoin
  • burgoyne
  • chaudoin
  • chicoine
  • conjoin
  • enjoin
  • jodoin
  • lemoine
  • leoine
  • mccoin
  • mcgloin
  • micoin
  • purloin
  • raboin
  • rejoin
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