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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of larceny

They each were charged with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, criminal attempt at third-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mischief. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025

The owner of multiple funeral homes faces a larceny charge after state police said he was found to have allegedly stolen more than $70,000 in prepayments from clients. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025

He has been charged with fifth-degree larceny, second-degree breach of peace, disorderly conduct and fifth-degree computer crime, state police said. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025

But this isn’t one of those early ’90s movies in which an awful guy becomes less so after a near-death experience, substituting larceny for a brain tumor. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025