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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of larceny

Overall, property crime decreased by 2.4%, burglary decreased by 7.6% and larceny theft decreased by 4.4%. —Jack Date, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2024

The neighborhood recorded just four larceny offenses at grocery stores over the last year, DPD’s data shows. —Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2024

Burks was charged with first-degree, premeditated murder, felony murder, larceny of $20,000, using a computer to commit a crime, felon in possession of a firearm and three counts of felony firearm. —Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024

Sanchez Gonzalez was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny and was released on a $25,000 bond. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2024