Definition of Peculate in English :

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Peculate meaning in English

Meaning of Peculate in English

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Peculate pronunciation in English

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Peculate

see synonyms of peculate

Verb

1. defalcate, embezzle, malversate, misappropriate, peculate

appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

Example Sentences:
'The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family'

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Peculate

see synonyms of peculate
verb
to appropriate or embezzle (public money)

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Peculate

see synonyms of peculate
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈpecuˌlated or ˈpecuˌlating
to steal or misuse (money or property entrusted to one's care, esp. public funds); embezzle

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Peculate

see synonyms of peculate
tr. & intr.v. pec·u·lat·ed, pec·u·lat·ing, pec·u·lates
To embezzle (funds) or engage in embezzlement.

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