Moderate To misappropriate funds entrusted to one's care, typically for personal use; in other words, to steal or fraudulently take money that belongs to someone else. Clear All
4 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Embezzle'
The treasurer was caught attempting to embezzle donations meant for the charity's beneficiaries.
The embezzlement scandal shocked the small community, revealing the mayor's misuse of public funds.
The movie plot revolved around a protagonist who decided to embezzle money to expose corporate corruption.
In the historical novel, a cunning character plotted to embezzle treasures from the royal treasury.
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