embezzling

The word “embezzling” has 3 syllables: em-bez-zling

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbɛzlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for embezzling?

In the thesaurus, “embezzling” has 74 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for embezzling

abduction
annexing
appropriating
arrogating
assuming
attaching
black marketeering
burglary
carjacking
claiming
collaring
commandeering
confiscating
converting
despoiling
despoilment
despoliation
embezzlement
encroaching
expropriating
filching
grabbing
graft
grasping
highjacking
hijacking
housebreaking
impounding
infringing
invading
kidnaping
kidnapping
larceny
looting
misapplication
misapplying
misappropriating
misappropriation
misusing
occupying
peculating
peculation
petit larceny
petty larceny
pilferage
pilfering
pillage
pillaging
pirating
plundering
poaching
preempting
preoccupying
pressing
purloining
rapine
repossessing
robbery
rustling
seizing
sequestering
shanghaiing
shoplifting
smuggling
snatching
spoliation
stealing
taking over
theft
thievery
trespassing
usurping
wrenching
wresting

Meanings of embezzling

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

Example Sentences

The employee was caught embezzling thousands of dollars from the payroll system.
She denied embezzling funds, claiming the discrepancies were accounting errors.
He was fired after being accused of embezzling from the nonprofit organization.
Embezzling company money is a serious offense that can lead to prison time.
The manager suspected someone had been embezzling for months before the audit confirmed it.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms or another words to embezzling, such as: abduction, annexing, appropriating, arrogating, assuming, attaching, black marketeering.

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