peculation (4 synonym found)

Peculation has 4 synonyms. The top synonyms for peculation are misappropriation, misapplication, embezzlement, defalcation. Another word for peculation is misappropriation. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for peculation?

A common synonym for peculation is misappropriation. Other synonyms include misapplication, embezzlement, defalcation.

How many synonyms does peculation have?

Peculation has 4 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does peculation mean?

(n): the wrongful appropriation of shared or public property, especially by a person entrusted with the guardianship of that property; in the law, embezzlement of public or government property Example

Definition of peculation:

(n) : the wrongful appropriation of shared or public property, especially by a person entrusted with the guardianship of that property; in the law, embezzlement of public or government property
"1989: She considered herself engaged to be married to a Scotch propaganda officer who had been dismissed for peculation and gone home to sell cars. -- Anthony Burgess, The Devil's Mode"
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Definition of peculation:

(n) : the wrongful appropriation of shared or public property, especially by a person entrusted with the guardianship of that property; in the law, embezzlement of public or government property
"1989: She considered herself engaged to be married to a Scotch propaganda officer who had been dismissed for peculation and gone home to sell cars. -- Anthony Burgess, The Devil's Mode"
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