embezzled

The word “embezzled” has 3 syllables: em-bez-zled

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbɛzəld/


What is synonym and antonym for embezzled?

In the thesaurus, “embezzled” has 39 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for embezzled along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for embezzled

  • annexed
  • appropriated
  • arrogated
  • assumed
  • attached
  • claimed
  • collared
  • commandeered
  • confiscated
  • converted
  • despoiled
  • encroached
  • expropriated
  • grabbed
  • grasped
  • impounded
  • infringed
  • invaded
  • looted
  • misapplied
  • misappropriated
  • misused
  • occupied
  • peculated
  • pillaged
  • pirated
  • preempted
  • preoccupied
  • pressed
  • repossessed
  • seized
  • sequestered
  • snatched
  • stole
  • took over
  • trespassed
  • usurped
  • wrenched
  • wrested

Meanings of embezzled

  • verb
    1. To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organisation for which one works.

Example Sentences

  • The treasurer embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity’s account.
  • He admitted he had embezzled money to fund his gambling addiction.
  • She was shocked to learn her business partner had embezzled company funds.
  • They discovered the clerk had embezzled small amounts over several years.
  • The court found him guilty because he embezzled public money for personal use.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms or another words to embezzled, such as: annexed, appropriated, arrogated, assumed, attached, claimed, collared.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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taken over

pressed

peculated

  • annexed
  • appropriated
  • arrogated
  • assumed
  • attached
  • claimed
  • collared
  • commandeered
  • confiscated
  • converted
  • despoiled
  • embezzled
  • encroached
  • expropriated
  • grabbed
  • grasped
  • impounded
  • infringed
  • invaded
  • looted
  • misapplied
  • misappropriated
  • misused
  • occupied
  • pillaged
  • pirated
  • preempted
  • preoccupied
  • pressed
  • repossessed
  • seized
  • sequestered
  • snatched
  • stole
  • took over
  • trespassed
  • usurped
  • wrenched
  • wrested

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