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embezzle

/ɛmˈbɛzl/ verb · British & US
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What does embezzle mean?

verb

to steal or misappropriate money or property entrusted to one's care, especially by an employee or public official.

Example

"The accountant was accused of embezzling millions of dollars from the company."

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