embezzle
Translation
to embezzle
Examples
He embezzled thousands of dollars from the company.
He embezzled thousands of dollars from the company.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to steal money that you are responsible for He embezzled thousands of dollars from the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misappropriate, steal, pilfer
Etymology
From Old French 'embesillier' (to make away with, destroy). 'em-' (in) + 'besillier' (to destroy).
Memory Tips
Imagine an employee putting company money into their own 'bezel' (frame) or pocket.