Purloin(verb)

Steal something, especially in a secret or dishonest way.
Hindi meaning:चोरी करना
Synonyms: Steal, Pilfer, Swipe, Filch
Antonyms: Return, Give, Offer, Surrender
Example: He tried to purloin confidential documents from the office.
Trick to remember: Purloin sounds like pure loan, but instead of taking as a loan, you secretly steal it.
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