Synonyms of larceny

larceny

noun

ˈlär-sə-nē 

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of larceny

All five juveniles, ranging in age from 14 to 16 years old, were processed at Clinton police headquarters on charges including larceny of a motor vehicle, interfering with an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and conspiracy. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Theodore's criminal history includes arrests for larceny, obstruction of officers and trespassing, DHS said. — Michael Sinkewicz , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Prince Kaka of High Point, was arrested him and charged him with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, and resisting arrest, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026