Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Peculate.
Peculate - as a verb
Appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
Example: "The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defalcate15embezzle30malversatemisappropriate22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rip5steal5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was accused of using his position to peculate funds from the company."
"The auditor discovered evidence of the accountant's attempt to peculate company funds."
"The corruption scandal involved high-ranking officials who peculated millions of dollars."
"She decided to peculate a small amount from the donation box to cover her personal expenses."
"The treasurer was found to have peculated large sums of cash."
Word Game Points
Is PECULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, peculate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PECULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PECULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, peculate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPECULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PECULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, peculate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPECULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
