verb
- to steal something, especially in a sneaky or secretive way
Usage: formal
Examples
- The employee was caught trying to purloin office supplies.
- Someone purloined my lunch from the refrigerator.
- The thief purloined several valuable paintings from the museum.
- She purloined a few cookies from the jar when no one was looking.
- The student was accused of purloining ideas from other sources.
- He purloined the letter from his sister’s desk.