theft; the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Larceny in a sentence
The jewelry store owner reported the larceny to police immediately.
Synonyms for larceny
theft
stealing
robbery
Antonyms for larceny
giving
donation
restitution
Practice larceny on real SAT questions
Vocabulary like larceny appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.