As nouns the difference between shoplifter and pickpocket
is that shoplifter is a person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops while pickpocket is one who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.
As a verb pickpocket is
to pick pockets; to steal.
shoplifter
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.
- Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
Synonyms
*shop stealer (Australia)
Related terms
*shoplift
*shoplifting
pickpocket
English
Alternative forms
* pick-pocket
Noun
(
en noun)
One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.
Verb
(
en verb)
To pick pockets; to steal.