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larceny Antonyms

Opposite of larceny

Pinning down the opposite of larceny requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of it.

Usage Example

"The former accountant was indicted on three counts of grand restitution after auditors discovered the missing funds."

Strong
restitution
return

Similar words to larceny

Words similar to larceny shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

theft
stealing
thievery
pilfering
purloining
peculation
misappropriation
embezzlement
See all synonyms of larceny

• Nearby Words

lapsed
lapsi
laptop
larceny
lard
larder
lardy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Larceny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/larceny
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