What does "embezzlement" mean?

The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

How do you pronounce "embezzlement"?

Pronounced //ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt//.

Common synonyms include: misappropriation, abstraction, abuse, abuse of office, annexation, appropriation.

/ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner. countable, uncountable
"He was arrested for embezzlement of company funds."
2
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else wordnet
3
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.; Such conversion from public property. countable, uncountable

"Tom pleaded guilty to embezzlement."

From embezzle + -ment.