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sneak vs purloin

purloin vs sneak

sneak is a noun but purloin is not a noun.

sneak is an adjective but purloin is not an adjective.

sneak and purloin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
purloin No No Yes No
As verbs, sneak and purloin are synonyms defined as:
  • sneak and purloin: make off with belongings of others
Other synonyms of sneak include abstract, cabbage, filch, hook, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, snarf, swipe.
sneak (noun) purloin (noun)
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
sneak (adjective) purloin (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
sneak (verb) purloin (verb)
to go stealthily or furtively make off with belongings of others
make off with belongings of others
pass on stealthily
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
Difference between sneak and purloin

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