peculate peculate /pəˈkjuːlɪt/

verb

1. Appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use  ( defalcate , malversate , misappropriate , embezzle , peculate )
   appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
    The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family
   The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family