embezzlement

noun

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Recent Examples of embezzlement Hilliard faces felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Following the criminal investigation into the allegations, the district attorney's office charged Hilliard with theft, embezzlement of public property and first-degree official misconduct. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 In another Yolo County embezzlement case, former UC Davis Fire Chief Nathan Jon Trauernicht also sought admission to the mental health diversion program. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The local government had been in turmoil as members threw around allegations of embezzlement, filed lawsuits, and obtained restraining orders against each other, the outlet reported. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 Jurors could not reach verdicts on 18 charges involving embezzlement, conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 And in 2006, Higgs pleaded guilty to theft/embezzlement from his former employer, Jayco Inc. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 The claim and counterclaim are among serious allegations – including of smear campaigns and embezzlement – aired in multiple court cases now swirling around the production of the Australian musical comedy. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 His wife died in July, and Porter was convicted the following year, and in March 1898, sentenced to five years in prison for embezzlement. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzlement
  1. robbery
  2. misappropriation
  3. larceny
  4. graft
  5. stealing
  6. misapplication
  7. thievery
  8. theft
Noun
  • Askew had been arrested five times, including twice for robbery and once for weapons possession.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Already Sabas’ children seem far less keen on what could be seen as robbery.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of robbery
Noun
  • The Cubs sued Wrigley View Rooftop in 2024 for misappropriation, unjust enrichment, false advertising, infringement and related claims.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • StarVista said in a statement in 2023 that Blanchard acted independently and that the theft did not involve any misappropriation of partner assets.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of misappropriation
Noun
  • Bruce Gordon Hall, 65, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of first-degree larceny, according to Connecticut State Police.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Court records show Chisholm’s previous charges included larceny, theft and breaking and entering.
    — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of larceny
Noun
  • Kenyon partnered with Shuenemeyer -- a horticulturist with an eye for history and a tongue for unique tastes -- to try to repopulate the orchard with new trees grown from grafts of the few remiaing trees still growing in the orchard.
    — Kevin Strong, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The doctor might need to switch from FUE to DHI mid-procedure based on graft quality.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of graft
Noun
  • The victim later told police the woman had been fired from her company after being suspected of stealing, the warrant affidavit said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This kind of stealing of consensus is hardly new to American politics, true enough.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of stealing
Noun
  • Leedberg-Snow pleaded guilty to felony counts of solicitation to commit vital records fraud, title fraud, theft by misapplication of property and witness tampering, per the attorney general’s office.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Porter was charged with five felony counts of theft of service over $30,000 and one count of misapplication of a trust fund, which is a misdemeanor.
    — Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026
Definition of misapplication
Noun
  • While Sal tempts Sessa’s Bourdain with drugs, thievery and more bad behavior.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The teaser shows Jordan as Crown pulling off a number of dangerous stunts against a backdrop of slick cities, breathtaking landscapes, and museums with top-of-the-line security measures that can’t stand up against the wiles of his debonair thievery.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Definition of thievery
Noun
  • The Grass Valley City Council first approved the use of ALPRs with a 5-0 vote in 2021, believing in its ability to address violent crime and retail theft.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Hilliard faces felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of theft

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