Synonyms of embezzled

embezzled

verb

past tense of embezzle

as in stole

to steal money that you have been trusted with

He was caught embezzling money from his clients.

Related Words

• stole
• misappropriated
• misused
• misapplied
• appropriated
• usurped
• seized
• confiscated
• expropriated
• grabbed
• arrogated
• converted
• pirated
• impounded
• repossessed
• commandeered
• snatched
• claimed
• preempted
• peculated
• annexed
• took over
• attached
• looted
• sequestered
• pillaged
• despoiled
• assumed
• occupied
• pressed
• wrenched
• invaded
• grasped
• wrested
• collared
• encroached
• preoccupied
• trespassed
• infringed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embezzled

According to investigators, Rodriguez and Perez embezzled approximately $620,000 from Iron Container between 2020 and 2025. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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

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

Shia elites, like their Sunni counterparts, have embezzled billions and enriched their allies. — Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026

The lawsuit brought against FanDuel by the former Jacksonville Jaguars executive who embezzled more than $20 million from the team is headed out of court. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026

Jamal Abdi, president of the National Iranian American Council, said that some of the sentiment comes from real grievances about corruption in Iran, such as the banker who embezzled millions before fleeing to Canada. — Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

Carlis and Herrera both face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or more depending on the total amount of fraudulent funds embezzled by each. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026

According to the audit, the resignation agreement said the district believed Benard had embezzled funds, but the allegations were disputed and no formal findings had been made. — Beth Wallis, StateImpact, 19 Mar. 2026