Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PECULATIONS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word peculations. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word peculations. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
peculatorpeculation

Best Alternative Words for PECULATIONS

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
embezzlement
nounn
noun

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

misappropriation
nounn
noun

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

• wrongful borrowing

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

larceny
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

pilferage
nounn
noun

• the act of stealing small amounts or small articles

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

theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

pilfering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make off with belongings of others

defalcation
nounn
noun

• the sum of money that is misappropriated

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

misapplication
nounn
noun

• wrong use or application

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

Best Hypernyms For PECULATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for peculations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
larceny stealing theft thievery thieving

Alternatives for EMBEZZLEMENT

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen