defalcate

verb
UK: /dɪˈfæl.keɪt/
US: /diˈfæl.keɪt/

  1. To steal or misappropriate funds; to embezzle.

    1. He did defalcate the money.
    2. The accountant was caught when he tried to defalcate company funds.

  2. To fail to meet a financial obligation.

    1. She defalcate because of the costs.
    2. The company began to defalcate payments when the project became troubled.

Synonyms

embezzle misappropriate steal peculate
defalcate noun

  1. The act of embezzling or misappropriating funds.

    1. The defalcate caused bankruptcy.
    2. The discovery of the defalcate led to a lengthy investigation.
defalcate adjective

  1. Relating to or involving embezzlement.

    1. The defalcate accountant was arrested.
    2. The company suffered a significant loss due to defalcate activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "defalcate" in English means: To steal or misappropriate funds; to embezzle., To fail to meet a financial obligation..

The phonetic transcription of "defalcate" is /dɪˈfæl.keɪt/ in British English and /diˈfæl.keɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defalcate": embezzle, misappropriate, steal, peculate.

Example usage of "defalcate": "He did defalcate the money.". More examples on the page.