embezzle
Translation
to misappropriate, to steal funds
Examples
He embezzled thousands of pounds from the company.
He embezzled thousands of pounds from the company.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) from ((sb./sth.)) to steal money from a person or organization. He embezzled thousands of pounds from the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misappropriate, steal, defraud
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'enbesiler' (to steal, cause to disappear).
Memory Tips
Imagine an employee putting company money into their 'bezzle' (a made-up word for pocket or bag) - 'em-bezzle'.