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单词 peculate
释义

peculate

verb

pec·​u·​late ˈpe-kyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce peculate (audio)
peculated; peculating

transitive verb

: embezzle
peculation
ˌpe-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce peculate (audio)
noun
peculator
ˈpe-kyə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce peculate (audio)
noun

Word History

Etymology

Latin peculatus, past participle of peculari, from peculium

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

peculate

verb

as in to embezzle

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • embezzle
  • usurp
  • seize
  • appropriate
  • arrogate
  • misuse
  • preempt
  • confiscate
  • misappropriate
  • snatch
  • steal
  • misapply
  • expropriate
  • grab
  • convert
  • attach
  • take over
  • claim
  • pirate
  • grasp
  • annex
  • loot
  • impound
  • pillage
  • assume
  • despoil
  • occupy
  • press
  • commandeer
  • invade
  • encroach
  • repossess
  • collar
  • wrest
  • trespass
  • wrench
  • sequester
  • preoccupy
  • infringe
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