peculated

Meanings

• Verb

  Whispered or spread secretly and often falsely

  - "The rumor that the CEO had embezzled funds was merely a case of peculated gossip."
  - "The town was abuzz with peculated stories about the newcomer."

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Synonyms

defalcate , embezzle , misappropriate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peculated
calculated , collated , exaggerated

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Variants

List of all variants of peculated that leads to same result
peculate , peculated , peculates , peculating , peculation , peculations , peculator , peculators

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'pecatum' meaning sin or offence, and the suffix 'lated' meaning to make or do.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'peculated' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The word 'peculated' is often used interchangeably with the term 'gossip'.

3. The spread of false information or rumors is a common theme in many works of literature, art, and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gossip: The act of spreading rumors or false information about other people.

2. Rumor: A statement or report that is currently in circulation but has not been verified.

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Culture

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In literature, 'peculated' is often used to describe the spread of false rumors or gossip. In art, it can be depicted as a whispering crowd or a secretive conversation.

How to Memorize "peculated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people whispering secrets to each other, passing on false information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peculated' with the idea of false rumors or gossip.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Can't Understand Each Other's Lies' to remember the meaning of 'peculated'.

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