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misapplication vs larceny

larceny vs misapplication

misapplication and larceny both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misapplication Yes No No No
larceny Yes No No No
As nouns, larceny is a hypernym of misapplication; that is, larceny is a word with a broader meaning than misapplication:
  • misapplication: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
  • larceny: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Other hypernyms of misapplication include stealing, theft, thievery, thieving.
misapplication (noun) larceny (noun)
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
wrong use or application
Difference between misapplication and larceny

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