Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embezzle
verb
/ɪmˈbɛzəl/
Definition
To illegally take money or property that has been entrusted to someone’s care.
Examples
- She was found guilty of trying to embezzle funds from the charity.
- The accountant was caught attempting to embezzle money from the company’s accounts.
Meaning
To misappropriate funds or property, often in a workplace or financial context.
Synonyms
- misappropriate
- misuse
- convert
- swindle
