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
Swindle and peculation are semantically related. in stealing topic. In some cases you can use "Swindle" instead a noun "Peculation".
Nearby Words: peculator, peculating
Swindle
Swindle noun - A scheme in which the victim is cheated out of his money after first gaining his trust.
Peculation and swindle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peculation" instead a noun "Swindle".
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