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embezzlement Synonyms

Another word for embezzlement

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• noun (Context 1)

The fraudulent appropriation or theft of funds or property entrusted to one's care, especially by an employee or public official.

Usage Example

"The former treasurer was convicted of misappropriation after auditors discovered that thousands of dollars had been diverted into his personal account."

Strongest
misappropriation
peculation
defalcation
Strong
malversation
pilferage
theft
Weak
larceny
fraud

Opposites of embezzlement

The opposite of embezzlement shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

restitution
reimbursement
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• Nearby Words

embellishment
ember
embezzle
embezzlement
embezzler
embitter
embitterment

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Embezzlement. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/embezzlement
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