Peculation
Peculation noun - The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
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Synonyms for Peculation
Squander and peculation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Squander" instead a noun "Peculation".
Nearby Words: peculator, peculating
Squander
Squander verb - To use up carelessly.
Peculation and squander are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peculation" instead a noun "Squander".
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