Cool MateMeaning of Embezzlement
In simple words: Stealing money that you are responsible for managing.
Embezzlement in a sentence
- The accountant was charged with embezzlement after funds went missing.
- Embezzlement can have severe legal consequences and impact many victims.
- The company suffered massive losses due to embezzlement by a trusted employee.
- Investigators uncovered embezzlement schemes involving several hundred thousand dollars.
- She was found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to prison.
How to use Embezzlement
Used primarily in legal and financial contexts. Not common in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
embezzlement + of money
Memory hint
Think 'embezzler' - a person who takes money away from a company.
Related words
Collocations with Embezzlement
- commit embezzlement
- investigate embezzlement
- report embezzlement
- suspected embezzlement
- case of embezzlement
Common mistakes with Embezzlement
- Confused with 'embezzle' which is the verb form.
- Mistakenly used in other contexts unrelated to theft.
- Overgeneralizing to include other forms of theft.
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More s like Embezzlement
- TheftB2
the crime of stealing something from a person or place
- FraudB2
the crime of cheating somebody in order to get money or goods illegally
- ProbeC1
A device or tool used for exploration or investigation.
- EvidenceA2
Information or signs that help to prove something.
- AmbushB1
A surprise attack from a hidden position.
- HomicideB1
The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another.
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Frequently asked questions about Embezzlement
What does Embezzlement mean?
Stealing money that you are responsible for managing.
What is the definition of Embezzlement?
The act of stealing money or property entrusted to one's care.
How do you use Embezzlement in a sentence?
The accountant was charged with embezzlement after funds went missing.
Can you give another example of Embezzlement?
Embezzlement can have severe legal consequences and impact many victims.
What are synonyms for Embezzlement?
Common alternatives include theft, fraud, misappropriation, larceny, pilfering.
What words go with Embezzlement?
It commonly pairs with commit embezzlement, investigate embezzlement, report embezzlement, suspected embezzlement, case of embezzlement.
What are common mistakes when using Embezzlement?
Confused with 'embezzle' which is the verb form. Mistakenly used in other contexts unrelated to theft. Overgeneralizing to include other forms of theft.
How do you pronounce Embezzlement?
US: //ɛmˈbɛzlmənt//, UK: //ɪmˈbɛzlmənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Embezzlement formal or informal?
"Embezzlement" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Embezzlement?
Used primarily in legal and financial contexts. Not common in everyday conversation.