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peculate

verb

/ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

Meaning

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.

embezzle, steal, misappropriate, defraud

repay, return

peculate funds, peculate money, peculate property

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish

To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning o...

to climb up, rise, or fix something in place

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time