Embezzled Meaning in English
word · lemma: embezzle
Definition
To take money or property that you were trusted to manage, usually from a company or organization, and use it for yourself.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, used mainly in legal, business, or news contexts. Only for situations involving theft by someone in a position of trust (not ordinary theft). Commonly used in passive voice or reports of white-collar crime.
Example Sentences
The accountant embezzled money from the company.
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She was arrested because she embezzled thousands of dollars.
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The manager embezzled funds over several years.
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By the time anyone noticed, he had already embezzled half a million dollars.
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Rumors spread that one of the partners had embezzled company assets.
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He lost his job when the board found out he had embezzled.
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