Synonyms for peculate
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : pek-yuh-leyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛk yəˌleɪt |
Définition of peculate
Origin :- 1749, from Latin peculatus, past participle of peculari "to embezzle," from peculum "private property," originally "cattle" (see peculiar). Related: Peculated; peculating; peculator.
- verb appropriate
- No man ever paid a bribe for the handling of the public money, but to peculate from it.
- Extract from : « The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. X. (of 12) » by Edmund Burke
Antonyms for peculate
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