embezzle — to steal money that is placed in one's trust or belongs to the organization for which one works
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to steal money that is placed in one's trust or belongs to the organization for which one works
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbezəl/
Korean meaning: 횡령하다, 공금을 유용하다
Korean pronunciation: 임**베**즐
Example Sentences
- The treasurer embezzled the charity's donations to buy a luxury yacht named 'Oops, My Bad'.
- She was caught embezzling when her boss noticed she suddenly drove a Ferrari on a secretary's salary.
- The bank manager embezzled customer deposits over five years before being discovered.
embezzle
VERB//ɪmˈbezəl//
to steal money that is placed in one's trust or belongs to the organization for which one works
An office worker embezzles company money from the safe
He'd embezzle what would dazzle, but it left him frazzled!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'embezzler' meaning to make away with or purloin. The word combines the prefix 'em-' (put into) with 'bezzle,' which likely derives from Old French 'beisler' meaning to misuse or waste.
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📝Examples
“The treasurer embezzled the charity's donations to buy a luxury yacht named 'Oops, My Bad'.”
“She was caught embezzling when her boss noticed she suddenly drove a Ferrari on a secretary's salary.”
“The bank manager embezzled customer deposits over five years before being discovered.”
“Financial audits are essential to prevent employees from embezzling corporate funds.”
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