embezzle

verb
UK: /ɪmˈbezəl/
US: /ɪmˈbezəl/

  1. To secretly take money that belongs to the organization or company you work for.

    1. He tried to embezzle company funds but was caught immediately.
    2. The accountant was fired after they discovered he had been trying to embezzle money from the charity.

  2. To use something for a dishonest purpose that it was not intended for.

    1. She was accused of trying to embezzle powers for her own gains.
    2. The corrupt official was found to have embezzle his position to further his personal agenda.

Synonyms

defalcate misappropriate pilfer steal fraud theft
embezzle noun

  1. The act of secretly taking money or property that has been entrusted to one’s care.

    1. He was arrested for embezzlement after the audit.
    2. The politician's involvement in embezzlement led to widespread public outrage and calls for his resignation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "embezzle" in English means: To secretly take money that belongs to the organization or company you work for., To use something for a dishonest purpose that it was not intended for..

The phonetic transcription of "embezzle" is /ɪmˈbezəl/ in British English and /ɪmˈbezəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "embezzle": defalcate, misappropriate, pilfer, steal, fraud, theft.

Example usage of "embezzle": "He tried to embezzle company funds but was caught immediately.". More examples on the page.