verb

embezzling

Embezzling (verb) means stealing money or property that has been entrusted to your care; committing embezzlement. Example: “He was caught embezzling client funds from the law firm.”

verb

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

"He was caught embezzling client funds from the law firm."

"She admitted to embezzling thousands from the club's bank account over several years."

How to use embezzling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of stealing money you were put in charge of.

Word forms

embezzlings plural

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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.

What is the meaning of embezzling?

"embezzling" (verb) means stealing money or property that has been entrusted to your care; committing embezzlement.

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