Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desfalcar

verb
/dɛs.falˈkaɾ/
Definition
To embezzle or misappropriate funds.
Examples
  • He was accused of desfalcar company funds.
  • The accountant was found guilty of desfalcar large sums from the charity.
  • It is unlawful to desfalcar money entrusted to you.
Meaning
The act of stealing or misusing someone else’s money, typically in a position of trust or responsibility, such as in a business or organization.
Synonyms
  • embezzle
  • misappropriate
  • misuse