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pilferage vs thieving

thieving vs pilferage

pilferage and thieving both are nouns.

pilferage is not an adjective while thieving is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pilferage Yes No No No
thieving Yes Yes No No
As nouns, thieving is a hypernym of pilferage; that is, thieving is a word with a broader meaning than pilferage:
  • pilferage: the act of stealing small amounts or small articles
  • thieving: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Other hypernyms of pilferage include larceny, stealing, theft, thievery.
pilferage (noun) thieving (noun)
the act of stealing small amounts or small articles the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
pilferage (adjective) thieving (adjective)
given to thievery
Difference between pilferage and thieving

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