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
Takeover and peculation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Takeover" instead a noun "Peculation".
Nearby Words: peculator, peculating
Takeover
Takeover noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
Peculation and takeover are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peculation" instead a noun "Takeover".
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Hostile Takeover (Shwartz): Protagonist CC is a financial analyst, and she uncovers a diabolical peculation scheme with spreadsheets!
Source: Science Hero
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