shoplifted
Took without paying
Shoplifted is the past tense of shoplift—to steal merchandise from a store while posing as a customer: She shoplifted a pair of earrings.
The word implies concealment and walking out without paying, distinguishing it from robbery or burglary.
He was caught on camera and arrested for what he had shoplifted.
Took in small amounts
filched · snatched · boosted · shrinkage · kleptomania · palmed · concealed · stolen
Secretive and sly
- sneakyStealthily deceptive
- covertIntentionally concealed
- undetectedNot discovered yet
- unseenNot perceived visually
slipped · concealed · hidden · distracted · quick-handed · sleight-of-hand · palming · misdirection
Protecting store inventory
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- anti-theft tagsRetail loss prevention devices
- sensorsDevices that detect input
security guard · store detective · apprehended · detained · caught · monitored · cameras · ink tags
Seized by authorities
- prosecutedLegally charged with crime
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- finedPenalized with payment
- chargedFormally accused of crime
convicted · misdemeanor · criminal record · court · probation · community service · restitution · trespassed
Irresistible impulse to steal
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- shamePainful awareness of failure
remorse · impulse · addiction · desperation · adrenaline · temptation · rationalization · regret
Body coverings worn daily
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
groceries · concealable · tagged · accessories · fragrances · razors · designer goods · pharmaceuticals
pilfered
Took in small amounts
nicked · filched · snatched · boosted · shrinkage · kleptomania · palmed · concealed · stolen · purloined
furtive
Secretive and sly
- sneakyStealthily deceptive
- covertIntentionally concealed
- undetectedNot discovered yet
unseen · slipped · concealed · hidden · distracted · quick-handed · sleight-of-hand · palming · misdirection · inconspicuous
loss prevention
Protecting store inventory
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- anti-theft tagsRetail loss prevention devices
sensors · security guard · store detective · apprehended · detained · caught · monitored · cameras · ink tags · security gates
arrested
Seized by authorities
- prosecutedLegally charged with crime
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- finedPenalized with payment
charged · convicted · misdemeanor · criminal record · court · probation · community service · restitution · trespassed · apprehended
kleptomania
Irresistible impulse to steal
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- guiltMoral self-reproach
shame · remorse · impulse · addiction · desperation · adrenaline · temptation · rationalization · regret · anxiety
clothing
Body coverings worn daily
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
alcohol · groceries · concealable · tagged · accessories · fragrances · razors · designer goods · pharmaceuticals
shopliftedpurchased
Acquired through payment
bought · paid for · bought and paid for · found · checked out