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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of larceny

According to court records, Lozada was charged by New Britain police at the time with larceny and firearm charges. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Prince Kaka of High Point, was arrested him and charged him with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, and resisting arrest, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

The police will have to disclose only reports of crimes that took place on the campus itself, and not reports concerning burglary, larceny and other offenses, which the judge deemed irrelevant. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026