Definition of Purloin
to take another’s belongings without permission
Examples of Purloin in a sentence
Because Eddie tried to purloin the woman’s purse, he spent the night in jail. 🔊
Jill was shocked when her best friend tried to purloin her favorite necklace. 🔊
During the raid, a crooked police officer was caught trying to purloin drug money. 🔊
The experienced pickpocket was able to purloin watches and wallets without being observed. 🔊
In the book, the man was put in prison because he made the decision to purloin a loaf of bread to feed his starving child. 🔊
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