1. past tense of embezzle; to steal money that was entrusted to one’s care, especially in a workplace or organization
Usage: legal term; typically involves breach of trust

Examples

• The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars from the company over several years.
• She was arrested after investigators discovered she had embezzled funds from the charity.
• The treasurer embezzled money from the school’s fundraising account.
• He embezzled client payments and used them for personal expenses.
• The bank employee embezzled small amounts over time to avoid detection.
• After the audit, they found that someone had embezzled nearly $50,000.