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Defalcate

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Verb

1. defalcate, embezzle, malversate, misappropriate, peculate

appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

Example Sentences:
'The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family'

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Defalcate

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verb
(intransitive) law
to misuse or misappropriate property or funds entrusted to one

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Defalcate

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verb intransitiveWord forms: deˈfalˌcated or deˈfalˌcating
to steal or misuse funds entrusted to one's care; embezzle

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Defalcate

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intr.v. de·fal·cat·ed, de·fal·cat·ing, de·fal·cates
To misuse funds; embezzle.

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