embezzlement
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for embezzlement, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.
Synonyms
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How to use embezzlement
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From embezzle plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
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What does “embezzlement” mean?
The word “embezzlement” means the crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer. In plain terms, stealing money you were trusted to look after, typically at work.
How do you pronounce “embezzlement”?
“Embezzlement” is pronounced ihm-BEH-zuhl-muhnt (/ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “embezzlement” in a sentence?
Here is “embezzlement” used in a sentence: “The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account.”
What part of speech is “embezzlement”?
“Embezzlement” is a noun.