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embezzling

verb
1
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

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

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embezzlings plural

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