embezzlement
noun/ɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/
Frequency rank: #12,769 most common English word
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money that has been entrusted to one's care, especially from an employer.
Example sentence
The company's accountant was arrested after investigators uncovered years of embezzlement from the pension fund.
Synonyms & related words
- theft
- fraud
- misappropriation
- stealing
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