PETIT LARCENY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase petit larceny. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase petit larceny. (close relations)

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Definition of PETIT LARCENY

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	embezzlement				nounn
	noun • the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
	larceny				nounn
	noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
	robbery				nounn
	noun • larceny by threat of violence • plundering during riots or in wartime
	shoplifting				nounn
	noun • the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
	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
	thievery				nounn
	noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
	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
	petty				adjectiveadj
	noun • larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) adjective satellite • inferior in rank or status • (informal) small and of little importance • contemptibly narrow in outlook
	petty larceny				nounn
	noun • larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)

Best Hypernyms For PETIT LARCENY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for petit larceny, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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