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Peculation (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Misapplication
  • Defalcation
  • Embezzlement
  • Misappropriation

Hypernyms

  • Larceny
  • Thievery
  • Thieving
  • Stealing

Hyponyms

  • Raid
  • Plunderage

Related Words

  • Peculate (verb)
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