embezzles

The word “embezzles” has 3 syllables: em-bez-zles

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbɛzəlz/


What is synonym and antonym for embezzles?

In the thesaurus, “embezzles” has 39 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for embezzles

  • annexes
  • appropriates
  • arrogates
  • assumes
  • attaches
  • claims
  • collars
  • commandeers
  • confiscates
  • converts
  • despoils
  • encroaches
  • expropriates
  • grabs
  • grasps
  • impounds
  • infringes
  • invades
  • loots
  • misapplies
  • misappropriates
  • misuses
  • occupies
  • peculates
  • pillages
  • pirates
  • preempts
  • preoccupies
  • presses
  • repossesses
  • seizes
  • sequesters
  • snatches
  • steals
  • takes over
  • trespasses
  • usurps
  • wrenches
  • wrests

Meanings of embezzles

  • 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

  • He regularly embezzles money from the charity without raising suspicion.
  • The accountant embezzles small amounts over time to avoid detection.
  • When someone embezzles funds, it often takes years before anyone notices.
  • She embezzles from her employer while pretending to be a loyal worker.
  • If the manager embezzles again, the company will press charges immediately.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms or another words to embezzles, such as: annexes, appropriates, arrogates, assumes, attaches, claims, collars.

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

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  • appropriates
  • arrogates
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  • assumes
  • attaches
  • backs
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  • claims
  • collars
  • commandeers
  • confiscates
  • consents
  • converts
  • covers
  • despoils
  • embezzles
  • embraces
  • encroaches
  • endorses
  • espouses
  • expropriates
  • fills in
  • grabs
  • grasps
  • impounds
  • indorses
  • infringes
  • invades
  • loots
  • misapplies
  • misappropriates
  • misuses
  • occupies
  • peculates
  • pillages
  • pinch-hits
  • pirates
  • preempts
  • preoccupies
  • presses
  • reaccepts
  • reassumes
  • relieves
  • repossesses
  • seizes
  • sequesters
  • shoulders
  • snatches
  • spells
  • stands by
  • stands in
  • steals
  • steps in
  • subs
  • substitutes
  • supports
  • takes up
  • trespasses
  • understudies
  • undertakes
  • upholds
  • usurps
  • wrenches
  • wrests

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