Definition of shoplifting in English:

shoplifting

noun ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋˈʃɑpˌlɪftɪŋ

mass noun

The action of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.
she had convictions for shoplifting
Example sentencesExamples
- His life consisted of shoplifting, begging and stealing to feed his addiction to speed and heroin.
- Youths and adults were arrested for theft, shoplifting, assaulting a police officer and public order offences.
- This is like saying that shoplifting isn't stealing because you're not robbing a bank.
- The customers suspected of shoplifting were sometimes manhandled in a most indecent way.
- Children as young as 14 could be tested for drugs if they are arrested for offences such as burglary, robbery or shoplifting.
- This is usually the case for offenses like shoplifting or burglary.
- The crimes include shoplifting, assault, public order offences, theft and criminal damage.
- Petty crimes, such as vandalism and shoplifting, are also commonplace.
- She recognised Lovett, who has previous convictions for burglary, shoplifting, assault and handling stolen goods.
- For thieves it is easier than burglary, robbery, shoplifting or mugging.
- Theft is nothing unusual at the shop, which suffers shoplifting on a daily basis.
- The court heard he had 19 previous convictions for shoplifting.
- Most of the crimes were not of a violent nature, but tended to involve shoplifting, larceny, begging or squatting.
- Most of them have committed felonies like drug possession, drunk driving, and shoplifting.
- He said the use of cameras in Wootton Bassett had seen a big drop in vandalism and shoplifting.
- Many supported their habits through shoplifting, petty theft, or prostitution.
- Also, popular kids with troublesome peers showed the highest likelihood of being led into such dangers as vandalism and shoplifting.
- This is like tricking someone into shoplifting for you or stealing for you.
- He took to heroin, burglary and shoplifting, even stealing from his brother and grandmother.
- The more seriously society takes shoplifting, the more shoplifters will be deterred.
Synonyms
theft, stealing, thievery, robbery, larceny, pilfering, pilferage

Derivatives

shoplift

verb ˈʃɒpˌlɪftˈʃɑpˌlɪft

[no object]

Steal goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.
he was spotted shoplifting at the supermarket near his home
Example sentencesExamples
- with object she was caught shoplifting a pair of shoes
- Mary stole from her father's wallet and shoplifted to get attention, but nobody noticed.
- Most of them shoplift, burgle and steal to feed their habits, according to police.
- Offenders who repeatedly shoplift or commit acts of vandalism will be prosecuted as part of the approach.

shoplifter

noun ˈʃɒpˌlɪftəˈʃɑpˌlɪftər

A person who steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.
the supermarket had been targeted by shoplifters and looters
Example sentencesExamples
- Obviously, a shoplifter should not be killed for shoplifting, but they should be punished, and they should be locked up.
- The more seriously society takes shoplifting, the more shoplifters will be deterred.
- Offenders include shoplifters trying to evade arrest, but also aggressive and abusive customers.

Definition of shoplifting in US English:

shoplifting

nounˈSHäpˌliftiNGˈʃɑpˌlɪftɪŋ

The criminal action of stealing goods from a store while pretending to be a customer.
she had convictions for shoplifting
Example sentencesExamples
- This is like saying that shoplifting isn't stealing because you're not robbing a bank.
- He took to heroin, burglary and shoplifting, even stealing from his brother and grandmother.
- This is usually the case for offenses like shoplifting or burglary.
- The more seriously society takes shoplifting, the more shoplifters will be deterred.
- Youths and adults were arrested for theft, shoplifting, assaulting a police officer and public order offences.
- Also, popular kids with troublesome peers showed the highest likelihood of being led into such dangers as vandalism and shoplifting.
- Most of them have committed felonies like drug possession, drunk driving, and shoplifting.
- The crimes include shoplifting, assault, public order offences, theft and criminal damage.
- For thieves it is easier than burglary, robbery, shoplifting or mugging.
- The customers suspected of shoplifting were sometimes manhandled in a most indecent way.
- Children as young as 14 could be tested for drugs if they are arrested for offences such as burglary, robbery or shoplifting.
- His life consisted of shoplifting, begging and stealing to feed his addiction to speed and heroin.
- Most of the crimes were not of a violent nature, but tended to involve shoplifting, larceny, begging or squatting.
- Petty crimes, such as vandalism and shoplifting, are also commonplace.
- She recognised Lovett, who has previous convictions for burglary, shoplifting, assault and handling stolen goods.
- The court heard he had 19 previous convictions for shoplifting.
- Many supported their habits through shoplifting, petty theft, or prostitution.
- Theft is nothing unusual at the shop, which suffers shoplifting on a daily basis.
- This is like tricking someone into shoplifting for you or stealing for you.
- He said the use of cameras in Wootton Bassett had seen a big drop in vandalism and shoplifting.
Synonyms
theft, stealing, thievery, robbery, larceny, pilfering, pilferage

单词	shoplifting
释义	Definition of shoplifting in English: shoplifting noun ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋˈʃɑpˌlɪftɪŋ mass noun The action of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer. she had convictions for shoplifting Example sentencesExamples His life consisted of shoplifting, begging and stealing to feed his addiction to speed and heroin. Youths and adults were arrested for theft, shoplifting, assaulting a police officer and public order offences. This is like saying that shoplifting isn't stealing because you're not robbing a bank. The customers suspected of shoplifting were sometimes manhandled in a most indecent way. Children as young as 14 could be tested for drugs if they are arrested for offences such as burglary, robbery or shoplifting. This is usually the case for offenses like shoplifting or burglary. The crimes include shoplifting, assault, public order offences, theft and criminal damage. Petty crimes, such as vandalism and shoplifting, are also commonplace. She recognised Lovett, who has previous convictions for burglary, shoplifting, assault and handling stolen goods. For thieves it is easier than burglary, robbery, shoplifting or mugging. Theft is nothing unusual at the shop, which suffers shoplifting on a daily basis. The court heard he had 19 previous convictions for shoplifting. Most of the crimes were not of a violent nature, but tended to involve shoplifting, larceny, begging or squatting. Most of them have committed felonies like drug possession, drunk driving, and shoplifting. He said the use of cameras in Wootton Bassett had seen a big drop in vandalism and shoplifting. Many supported their habits through shoplifting, petty theft, or prostitution. Also, popular kids with troublesome peers showed the highest likelihood of being led into such dangers as vandalism and shoplifting. This is like tricking someone into shoplifting for you or stealing for you. He took to heroin, burglary and shoplifting, even stealing from his brother and grandmother. The more seriously society takes shoplifting, the more shoplifters will be deterred. Synonyms theft, stealing, thievery, robbery, larceny, pilfering, pilferage Derivatives shoplift verb ˈʃɒpˌlɪftˈʃɑpˌlɪft [no object] Steal goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer. he was spotted shoplifting at the supermarket near his home Example sentencesExamples with object she was caught shoplifting a pair of shoes Mary stole from her father's wallet and shoplifted to get attention, but nobody noticed. Most of them shoplift, burgle and steal to feed their habits, according to police. Offenders who repeatedly shoplift or commit acts of vandalism will be prosecuted as part of the approach. shoplifter noun ˈʃɒpˌlɪftəˈʃɑpˌlɪftər A person who steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer. the supermarket had been targeted by shoplifters and looters Example sentencesExamples Obviously, a shoplifter should not be killed for shoplifting, but they should be punished, and they should be locked up. The more seriously society takes shoplifting, the more shoplifters will be deterred. Offenders include shoplifters trying to evade arrest, but also aggressive and abusive customers. Definition of shoplifting in US English: shoplifting nounˈSHäpˌliftiNGˈʃɑpˌlɪftɪŋ The criminal action of stealing goods from a store while pretending to be a customer. she had convictions for shoplifting Example sentencesExamples This is like saying that shoplifting isn't stealing because you're not robbing a bank. He took to heroin, burglary and shoplifting, even stealing from his brother and grandmother. This is usually the case for offenses like shoplifting or burglary. The more seriously society takes shoplifting, the more shoplifters will be deterred. Youths and adults were arrested for theft, shoplifting, assaulting a police officer and public order offences. Also, popular kids with troublesome peers showed the highest likelihood of being led into such dangers as vandalism and shoplifting. Most of them have committed felonies like drug possession, drunk driving, and shoplifting. The crimes include shoplifting, assault, public order offences, theft and criminal damage. For thieves it is easier than burglary, robbery, shoplifting or mugging. The customers suspected of shoplifting were sometimes manhandled in a most indecent way. Children as young as 14 could be tested for drugs if they are arrested for offences such as burglary, robbery or shoplifting. His life consisted of shoplifting, begging and stealing to feed his addiction to speed and heroin. Most of the crimes were not of a violent nature, but tended to involve shoplifting, larceny, begging or squatting. Petty crimes, such as vandalism and shoplifting, are also commonplace. She recognised Lovett, who has previous convictions for burglary, shoplifting, assault and handling stolen goods. The court heard he had 19 previous convictions for shoplifting. Many supported their habits through shoplifting, petty theft, or prostitution. Theft is nothing unusual at the shop, which suffers shoplifting on a daily basis. This is like tricking someone into shoplifting for you or stealing for you. He said the use of cameras in Wootton Bassett had seen a big drop in vandalism and shoplifting. Synonyms theft, stealing, thievery, robbery, larceny, pilfering, pilferage
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