Peculate

Synonyms of peculate

• steal
• embezzle
• misappropriate

Antonyms of peculate

• return
• give
• reimburse

Collocations of peculate

money

Frequency: 80 %

The treasurer was accused of peculating money from the company.

funds

Frequency: 70 %

The politician was found guilty of peculating funds from the government.

embezzle

Frequency: 60 %

The CEO was caught trying to peculate and embezzle company funds.

steal

Frequency: 50 %

The employee was fired for peculating and stealing office supplies.

misappropriate

Frequency: 40 %

The accountant was arrested for peculating and misappropriating client funds.

Idiomatic Expressions for peculate

• Phrase: to peculate resources
  Meaning: to misappropriate or misuse resources for personal gain
  Usage: The government official was accused of peculating resources meant for public projects.