💰defalcate

verb
/ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

Meaning

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

Example Sentences

The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.

Synonyms

embezzle, misappropriate, steal, pilfer

Antonyms

repay, reimburse, compensate

Collocations

defalcate funds, defalcate money, accused of defalcating

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