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embezzled

/ɛmˈbɛzəld/ verb · British & US
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What does embezzled mean?

verb

to take money or property for oneself, typically by deception or theft, especially by someone in a position of trust.

Example

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

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