Synonyms of graft

graft 1 of 2

noun

as in theft

dishonest activity in which people with power (such as political leaders) use their position and influence to get money and advantages

The newspaper published a series of articles exposing graft in the city government.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

graft

2 of 2

verb

as in to insert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insert
• tie
• affix
• attach
• tag
• compound
• inject
• infuse
• increase
• augment
• fasten
• elongate
• adjoin
• fix
• add
• hitch
• append
• prolong
• supply
• multiply
• annex
• protract
• expand
• enlarge
• lengthen
• interfuse
• amplify
• escalate
• tack (on)
• aggrandize
• boost
• extend
• subjoin
• supplement
• intensify
• enhance
• reinforce
• introduce
• heighten
• enforce
• raise
• complement
• strengthen
• swell (up)
• maximize
• beef (up)
• magnify
• reenforce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remove
• cut
• detach
• abate
• excise
• separate
• disconnect
• subtract
• deduct
• reduce
• sever
• take off
• decrease
• contract
• amputate
• knock off
• bate
• lower
• diminish
• unfasten
• curtail
• lop (off)
• lessen
• shorten
• disjoin
• abridge
• compress
• retrench
• abbreviate
• constrict
• cut back
• condense

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• remove
• cut
• detach
• abate
• excise
• separate
• disconnect
• subtract
• deduct
• reduce
• sever
• take off
• decrease
• contract
• amputate
• knock off
• bate
• lower
• diminish
• unfasten
• curtail
• lop (off)
• lessen
• shorten
• disjoin
• abridge
• compress
• retrench
• abbreviate
• constrict
• cut back
• condense

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