Embezzle

Synonyms of embezzle

• steal
• defraud
• misappropriate

Antonyms of embezzle

• return
• compensate
• reimburse

Collocations of embezzle

money

Frequency: 80 %

The accountant was caught embezzling money from the company.

funds

Frequency: 65 %

The treasurer was accused of embezzling funds from the organization.

company

Frequency: 50 %

The CEO was found guilty of embezzling funds from the company.

assets

Frequency: 45 %

The manager was charged with embezzling assets from the company.

funds

Frequency: 30 %

The politician was accused of embezzling public funds for personal gain.

Idiomatic Expressions for embezzle

• Phrase: embezzle money
  Meaning: to fraudulently take money that belongs to someone else
  Usage: The treasurer embezzled money from the charity organization.