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Shoplifter vs Pickpocket - What's the difference?

shoplifter | pickpocket |

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)

    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.