verb
- stealing money or property that has been entrusted to one’s care, especially in a workplace or organization
Usage: present participle of embezzle; often used in legal contexts
Examples
- The accountant was caught embezzling funds from the charity.
- She spent years embezzling small amounts from client accounts.
- The investigation revealed he had been embezzling money for months.
- Embezzling company funds is a serious federal crime.
- The treasurer was accused of embezzling thousands of dollars.
- Security cameras caught him embezzling cash from the register.