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PECULATIONS

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Peculations.

Peculations - as a noun

The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defalcation17embezzlement36misapplication22misappropriation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
larceny12stealing9theft11thievery17thieving15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His peculations were exposed after an extensive investigation."
"The company fired him for his peculations of company funds."
"The politician was accused of peculations involving public money."
"She faced charges of peculations and embezzlement."
"The court ruled in favor of the prosecution, finding him guilty of peculations."
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Word Game Points

Is PECULATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, peculations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PECULATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PECULATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, peculations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PECULATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PECULATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, peculations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PECULATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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