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embezzling

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Synonyms of embezzling

(Entry 1 of 2)

as in embezzlement, misappropriation

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for embezzling

embezzlement,
graft,
misapplication,
misappropriation,
peculation

larceny,
robbery,
stealing,
theft,
thievery

burglary,
housebreaking

petit larceny,
petty larceny

filching,
pilferage,
pilfering,
purloining,
shoplifting

abduction,
carjacking,
hijacking
(also highjacking),
kidnapping
(also kidnaping),
shanghaiing

despoilment,
despoliation,
looting,
pillage,
plundering,
rapine,
spoliation

poaching,
rustling

black marketeering,
smuggling

embezzling

verb

present participle of embezzle

Synonyms of embezzling (Entry 2 of 2)

to steal money that you have been trusted with

He was caught embezzling money from his clients.

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for embezzling

misapplying,
misappropriating,
misusing,
peculating

appropriating,
arrogating,
commandeering,
converting,
expropriating,
pirating,
preempting,
pressing,
seizing,
taking over,
usurping

annexing,
attaching,
claiming,
confiscating,
impounding,
repossessing,
sequestering

assuming,
collaring,
grabbing,
grasping,
snatching,
stealing,
wrenching,
wresting

despoiling,
looting,
pillaging

encroaching,
infringing,
invading,
occupying,
preoccupying,
trespassing

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