embezzle
em
ɪm
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zəl
zēl
British pronunciation
/ɛmbˈɛzə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "embezzle"in English

to embezzle
01

to secretly steal money entrusted to one's care, typically by manipulating financial records, for personal use or gain

Transitive: to embezzle money
to embezzle definition and meaning
example
Examples
The financial officer was arrested for embezzling company funds for personal expenses.
The employee embezzled a substantial amount of money by manipulating financial records.
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