Synonyms of embezzle

embezzle

verb

as in to steal

to steal money that you have been trusted with

He was caught embezzling money from his clients.

Related Words

• steal
• usurp
• misappropriate
• misapply
• misuse
• seize
• grab
• arrogate
• confiscate
• peculate
• commandeer
• expropriate
• convert
• preempt
• snatch
• repossess
• appropriate
• take over
• impound
• attach
• pirate
• annex
• claim
• despoil
• pillage
• sequester
• occupy
• loot
• invade
• wrest
• grasp
• trespass
• press
• assume
• encroach
• wrench
• infringe
• preoccupy
• collar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embezzle

While an investigation determined that McCauley had embezzled at least $12 million, Cook believes the amount could be even higher. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Before the jazz debacle, Ludlow was best known as a former City Council member who pleaded guilty in 2006 to federal charges of conspiring to embezzle union funds for campaign costs. — David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Matthew Robinson was sued by his brother and a co-founder of the company, claiming $100,000 was embezzled over two years, according to a 2014 lawsuit. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

But in the end, he was convicted of embezzling around $12 million and executed in 2009. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

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