Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stolen-money
Noun
/ˈstoʊ.lən ˈmʌ.ni/
Definition
Money that has been taken unlawfully or illegally from its owner.
Examples
- The police discovered a stash of stolen money hidden in the suspect’s basement.
- The thief was caught trying to spend stolen money at a convenience store.
- Returning stolen money is the right thing to do, regardless of the circumstances.
Meaning
Stolen money refers to cash or currency that has been acquired through theft, burglary, or any other illegal means.
Synonyms
- Illegally acquired funds
- Loot
- Plunder
- Embezzled money
- Filched cash
