Definition of "purloining" [purloining]

• Present participle of purloin. (verb)

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• "Maybe he couldn't get Florian to help, but the idea of purloining a uniform gave him another notion."
• "She can anonymously call people thieves, accusing them of "purloining" (stealing) while at the same time claiming she isn't accusing anyone of misspending money."
• "No one has ever accused these foundations of "purloining" funds."