Shoplifter

usgb/ˈʃɑːplɪftər/
noun

A person who steals from a shop or store while pretending to be a customer.

The store increased their security to prevent shoplifters.
Visual representation of "shoplifter" - A person who steals from a shop or store while pretending to be a customer.

Often appears as...

  • caught a shoplifter
  • accused of shoplifting

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Crime Context

The term is used in legal and crime-related contexts, often in news or law enforcement discussions.

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After reviewing the CCTV footage, the police identified several shoplifters.
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Specific Action

Refers specifically to stealing in retail environments; not used for other types of stealing.

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A shoplifter was apprehended with stolen clothing in their bag.
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Negative Connotation

Carries a strongly negative meaning; labeling someone a shoplifter accuses them of a crime.

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He felt humiliated when he was wrongly called a shoplifter in front of other customers.
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