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purloining

The correct spelling is purloining.

How to pronounce purloining

verb

Say it like: Pur-loy-nin-g

The correct spelling is purloining. To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
  2. 2.To commit theft; to thieve.

noun

  1. 1.Theft

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