Embezzle

/ɪmˈbɛz.əl/

Synonyms for "embezzle" (79 found)

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Closest matches (16)

Verb(1 words)

misappropriate

abstract abuse and annex appropriate bag befoul boost borrow convert cop crib debase

Noun(2 words)

boodlesclub funds

Strong matches (24)

defalcate defile defraud desecrate divert extort filch foul hook lift lootmake off withmaladminister misapply misappropriate misemploy mishandle

Verb(5 words)

defalcate defraud fraud malversate misappropriated

Noun(2 words)

graft grafts

Related words (39)

mismanage misuse nip palm peculate pervert pilfer pinch poach pocket pollute profane prostitute purloinrun away withrustle scrounge shoplift snare snatch

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snitch steal swindle swipe take thieve violatewalk off with

Verb(7 words)

peculate pilfered pilfers purloined purloins steal theft

Noun(4 words)

pocketing siphoning syphon syphoning

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More general

9 entries

crime fraudlaw violationmisconduct offense riprip offsteal theft

More specific

3 entries

diversion of fundspetty cash embezzlementpocketing funds

Collocations

5 entries

corporate embezzlementembezzle fundsembezzled fundsembezzlement caseembezzling funds

Inflections

3 entries

embezzled embezzles embezzling

Derivations

2 entries

embezzlement embezzler

Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

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With his mother out of the way, Duke was able to proceed with his plan to embezzle the money from the company.

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Embezzle money? I wouldn't put it past her.

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State media Sunday quoted an official in charge of party discipline as saying cases involving high-ranking officials who take big bribes and embezzle large sums of money are increasing.

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How much money did Tom embezzle?

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