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embezzling

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Verb — Stealing money or property that has been entrusted to your care; committing embezzlement.

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What does “embezzling” mean?

The word “embezzling” means stealing money or property that has been entrusted to your care; committing embezzlement. In plain terms, the act of stealing money you were put in charge of.

How do you use “embezzling” in a sentence?

Here is “embezzling” used in a sentence: “He was caught embezzling client funds from the law firm.”

What part of speech is “embezzling”?

“Embezzling” is a verb.

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