💰peculate

verb
/ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

Meaning

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

Example Sentences

The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.

Synonyms

embezzle, steal, misappropriate, defraud

Antonyms

repay, return

Collocations

peculate funds, peculate money, peculate property

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