Synonyms for petty larceny

Most common

petty theft · shoplifting · larceny · petty

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Noun

Antonyms

grand larceny

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A misdemeanor larceny; an act of theft wherein the amount stolen is insufficient to constitute grand larceny.

Related words

Other spellings

petit larceny

Example sentences

• shoplifting If you see someone shoplifting, no, you didn't.
• larceny Petty larceny is a misdemeanor; grand larceny is a felony.
• petty Sami started getting into trouble for petty theft.

By length

5 letters

petty²

7 letters

larceny³

11 letters

shoplifting³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (petty² = 2 syllables).