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DEFALCATING

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Defalcating.

Defalcating - as a verb

Appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

Example: "The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embezzle30malversatemisappropriate22peculate12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rip5steal5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was arrested for defalcating funds from the company."
"The accountant was accused of defalcating over a million dollars."
"The treasurer was found guilty of defalcating donations from the charity."
"The employee was caught defalcating cash from the register."
"The CEO was suspected of defalcating company assets for personal gain."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFALCATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defalcating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFALCATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is DEFALCATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defalcating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFALCATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is DEFALCATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defalcating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFALCATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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