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

Wilson has been charged with fleeing to elude arrest, unsafe passing into oncoming traffic, breaking and/or entering, larceny after breaking and entering, felony conspiracy, and felony possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV narcotics, records show. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026

Police said Middletown detectives traveled to New York to bring Lane back to Connecticut, where he was charged with attempt to commit first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, carrying a pistol without a permit, fifth-degree larceny and second-degree breach of peace. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026

Suhail Kwatra was indicted by the Suffolk DA’s office on a felony charge for larceny over $1,200 by single scheme, according to court records out of Suffolk Superior Court. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 June 2026

Jail records show Bryant, 51, has been charged with three counts of embezzlement, fraud and one count of grand theft larceny. — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026