Peculation and Thievery

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

Thievery and peculation are semantically related. in stealing topic. In some cases you can use "Thievery" instead a noun "Peculation", when it comes to topics like payoff for fraud.

Nearby Words: peculator, peculating

Thievery

Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Usage example: a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Synonyms for Thievery

Peculation and thievery are semantically related. You can use "Peculation" instead a noun "Thievery".

Nearby Words: thief, thieving, thievish
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