peculator
2 synonyms for peculator, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who steals money or property that has been placed in their trust.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Latin pecūlātor (“embezzler”), from Latin pecūlor (“to embezzle”), from Latin pecūlium (“private property”).
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