noun
embezzler
ehm-BEHZL
Embezzler (noun) means a person who steals money or property that has been placed in their trust, often an employee stealing from their employer. Example: “The embezzler had quietly siphoned funds from the firm for over a decade.”
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A person who steals money or property that has been placed in their trust, often an employee stealing from their employer.
"The embezzler had quietly siphoned funds from the firm for over a decade."
"Investigators traced the missing pension money back to a single embezzler in the finance office."
How to use embezzler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who commits embezzlement — stealing funds they were trusted to manage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- embezzlers
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The _____ had quietly siphoned funds from the firm for over a decade.
Etymology
Formed from embezzle and -er.
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What does “embezzler” mean?
The word “embezzler” means a person who steals money or property that has been placed in their trust, often an employee stealing from their employer. In plain terms, someone who commits embezzlement — stealing funds they were trusted to manage.
How do you pronounce “embezzler”?
“Embezzler” is pronounced ehm-BEHZL (/ɛmˈbɛz(ə)lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “embezzler” in a sentence?
Here is “embezzler” used in a sentence: “The embezzler had quietly siphoned funds from the firm for over a decade.”
What part of speech is “embezzler”?
“Embezzler” is a noun.
