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

The measure would direct ICE to oversee the detention of those charged, arrested or convicted of burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. —Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 22 Jan. 2025

Conspiracy carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, while the larceny charge can put the brothers behind bars for up to a decade. —Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025

Erin Kennedy, 44, turned herself in on Friday in connection with a warrant charging her with two counts of first-degree larceny, according to Connecticut State Police. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2025

He has been convicted of disorderly conduct, larceny and robbery, according to the court document. —Eric Levenson, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025