embezzle

verbCommon GRE wordMore E words

to steal money entrusted to one's care

In a sentence

Embezzle in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing embezzle in a sentence.

The treasurer was convicted of trying to embezzle company funds.

Synonyms

misappropriatepilferdefraud

Antonyms

reimburserestore

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Embezzle (verb) means to steal money entrusted to one's care

Here is embezzle used in an example sentence: "The treasurer was convicted of trying to embezzle company funds."

Common synonyms for embezzle include misappropriate, pilfer, defraud.

Antonyms of embezzle include reimburse, restore.

Embezzle is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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