Synonyms of larceny

larceny

noun

as in robbery

the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner

the security guard waited until the shoplifter had actually left the store with the item, so as to have proof of larceny

Synonyms & Similar Words

• robbery
• stealing
• theft
• kidnaping
• thievery
• kidnapping
• burglary
• embezzlement
• abduction
• shoplifting
• graft
• petit larceny
• housebreaking
• peculation
• misappropriation
• smuggling
• misapplication
• petty larceny
• embezzling
• pilfering
• looting
• carjacking
• pilferage
• rapine
• rustling
• piracy
• hijacking
• spoliation
• plundering
• pillage
• highjacking
• despoliation
• poaching
• banditry
• filching
• purloining
• despoilment
• shanghaiing
• black marketeering