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pilfer meaning in Sanskrit

चोरयति corayati

UK/ˈpɪl.fə//ˈpɪl.fɚ/

pilfer in Sanskrit: चोरयति (corayati). In English, pilfer means to steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.

Sanskrit words for pilfer

to steal in small quantities
चोरयति corayati

English meaning of pilfer

  1. verb To steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.

Full definition of pilfer

pilfer in a sentence

  • The boy tried to pilfer sweets from the shop.
  • Office supplies often get pilfered by employees.

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Questions about pilfer in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of pilfer in Sanskrit?
Pilfer in Sanskrit is चोरयति (corayati).
pilfer इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Pilfer: चोरयति (corayati).
What does pilfer mean in English?
Pilfer means to steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.

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