peculate
verb
pec·u·late ˈpe-kyə-ˌlāt 
peculated; peculating
transitive verb
: embezzle
peculation
ˌpe-kyə-ˈlā-shən
noun peculator
ˈpe-kyə-ˌlā-tər
noun 
Word History
Etymology
Latin peculatus, past participle of peculari, from peculium
First Known Use
1617, in the meaning defined above
peculations
noun
as in embezzlements
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- embezzlements
- grafts
- misappropriations
- misapplications
- burglaries
- robberies
- larcenies
- spoliations
- thefts
- housebreakings
- piracies
- kidnapings
- kidnappings
- petty larcenies
- pilferages
- abductions
- thieveries
- petit larcenies
- carjackings
- hijackings
- highjackings
- pillages
- despoliations
- rapines
- banditries
- black marketeerings
- despoilments