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larceny Synonyms

Another word for larceny

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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 theft after auditors discovered the missing funds."

Strongest
theft
stealing
thievery
Strong
pilfering
purloining
peculation
embezzlement
misappropriation
Weak
filching

Opposites of larceny

The opposite of larceny shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

restitution
return
See all opposites of larceny

• Nearby Words

lapsi
laptop
lapwing
larceny
larch
lard
larder

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