Synonyms of embezzling

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noun

as in embezzlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embezzlement
• stealing
• misappropriation
• graft
• robbery
• peculation
• larceny
• misapplication
• thievery
• theft
• burglary
• kidnaping
• pilfering
• shoplifting
• kidnapping
• housebreaking
• petit larceny
• pilferage
• petty larceny
• abduction
• looting
• hijacking
• plundering
• filching
• highjacking
• smuggling
• spoliation
• purloining
• carjacking
• rapine
• poaching
• pillage
• rustling
• despoliation
• shanghaiing
• despoilment
• black marketeering

embezzling

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verb

present participle of embezzle

as in stealing

to steal money that you have been trusted with

He was caught embezzling money from his clients.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stealing
• misappropriating
• misusing
• misapplying
• usurping
• appropriating
• seizing
• grabbing
• confiscating
• expropriating
• pirating
• arrogating
• peculating
• converting
• impounding
• annexing
• preempting
• commandeering
• taking over
• repossessing
• claiming
• snatching
• attaching
• sequestering
• looting
• pillaging
• despoiling
• occupying
• grasping
• pressing
• invading
• assuming
• collaring
• encroaching
• wrenching
• wresting
• trespassing
• infringing
• preoccupying