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LARCENY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word larceny. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word larceny. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LARCENY

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theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

robbery
nounn
noun

• larceny by threat of violence

• plundering during riots or in wartime

stealing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

• avoiding detection by moving carefully

thievery
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

burglary
nounn
noun

• entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

embezzlement
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

fraud
nounn
noun

• intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

looting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• plundering during riots or in wartime

misappropriation
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

• wrongful borrowing

peculation
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

piracy
nounn
noun

• hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it

• the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

shoplifting
nounn
noun

• the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store

pilfering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make off with belongings of others

swindling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

verb

• deprive of by deceit

thieving
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

adjective satellite

• given to thievery

Best Hypernyms For LARCENY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for larceny, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
felony crime misdemeanor offense wrongdoing

Alternatives for THEFT

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