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embezzle

[em-bez-uhl] / ɛmˈbɛz əl /
VERB
steal money, often from employer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate filch loot misappropriate misuse pilfer purloin skim
STRONG
abstract defalcate forge misapply peculate thieve
WEAK
put hand in cookie jar put hand in till
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give receive
WEAK
compensate pay reimburse return

Example Sentences

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During the appeal trial, she denied that the RN had any system to embezzle European Parliament funds and has said her party acted in "complete good faith".

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Federal prosecutors allege Navarro set up a sham charity, called the United Latino Foundation, to embezzle money for his personal use.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

Some plots intended to embezzle funds and defraud unions and employee benefit plans, officials say.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023

Vows: After her ex-husband used her identity to embezzle money, she swore never to marry again.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2023

Everyday you embezzle good money from this paper under pretense of giving value received, and each day your uselessness becomes more conspicuous.

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward