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EMBEZZLE

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Embezzle.

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Embezzle - 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)
defalcate15malversatemisappropriate22peculate12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rip5steal5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He embezzled thousands of dollars from the company's funds."
"She was caught trying to embezzle money from the bank."
"He used his position as treasurer to embezzle funds from the organization."
"The employee embezzled company assets and spent them on luxury items."
"She embezzled cash from the cash register and went on the run."
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Word Game Points

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

EMBEZZLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 30.

Is EMBEZZLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embezzle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMBEZZLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 33.

Is EMBEZZLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embezzle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMBEZZLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 31.

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