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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe act of stealing money you were put in charge of.
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- Plural
- embezzlings
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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.
