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embezzling

Meanings

  • The unlawful appropriation of property or money, especially that which is entrusted to one's care.

    - "John embezzled funds from the company where he worked as an accountant."
    - "The mayor was accused of embezzling public funds for his personal use."
Synonyms

defalcate , have one's hand in the till , misappropriate , peculate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with embezzling
Bezzle , beszelle , Fee , fi , fo , fell it. , Hedge , ledge , pledge , disengage , engage , engage the edge , hedge the bet , hedge your bets. , Sting , string , cling , swing , fling , sling , linger , clinger , lingering , stringing along. , Swindle , windle , mendle , bendle , blendle , blend the wind , blend the wind with a feather , wind the clock , wind the clock back , wind the sails , wind the sails to the right or left.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Embezzle () : To misappropriate property or money that has been entrusted to one's care.

  2. Imbezzel () :

  3. Embellish () : To make something more attractive or impressive by adding decorative elements or extra details.

  4. Embezzle vs Embellish () : Although the words 'embezzle' and 'embellish' may sound similar due to their shared prefix 'em-', they have entirely different meanings. 'Embezzle' refers to the unlawful appropriation of property or money that has been entrusted to one's care. 'Embellish', on the other hand, means to make something more attractive or impressive by adding decorative elements or extra details.

Variants
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embezzle , embezzled , embezzlement , embezzlements , embezzler , embezzlers , embezzles , embezzling
Etymology
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The word 'embezzle' originated from the Old French word 'embaussel' which means 'to swell up'. This refers to the swelling or bloating of a person's financial situation due to the misappropriation of funds.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'embezzle' comes from the Old French word 'embaussel', which means 'to swell up'? This refers to the swelling or bloating of a person's financial situation due to the misappropriation of funds.

  2. Did you know that the famous American poet, Edgar Allan Poe, is believed to have coined the term 'embezzlement' in one of his short stories, 'The Gold-Bug'? In this story, Poe describes a scene where a man named Jupiter is sitting in his garden, deciphering a cryptic message that he has discovered in an old bottle. The message leads Jupiter to the location of a buried treasure, which he and his friends then proceed to dig up and share among themselves.

  3. Did you know that embezzlement is not only a crime that can be committed by individuals, but it can also be a problem that affects entire organizations and businesses? In fact, embezzlement is one of the most common types of financial fraud that occurs in businesses and organizations around the world.

  4. Did you know that embezzlement is not only a crime that can be committed by individuals, but it can also be a problem that affects entire organizations and businesses? In fact, embezzlement is one of the most common types of financial fraud that occurs in businesses and organizations around the world.

  5. Did you know that there are many different ways that embezzlement can occur, and that it can take many different forms depending on the specific circumstances of the case? For example, embezzlement can occur through the misappropriation of cash, checks, or other forms of payment, or it can occur through the unauthorized use of company assets, such as office equipment, vehicles, or inventory.

  6. Did you know that there are many different ways that embezzlement can be detected and prevented, and that it is important for organizations and businesses to have strong internal controls and procedures in place to help prevent embezzlement from occurring in the first place? For example, organizations and businesses can implement regular audits and reviews of financial transactions and accounts, or they can use specialized software and tools to help detect and prevent embezzlement and other forms of financial fraud.

  7. Did you know that there are many different ways that embezzlement can affect individuals and organizations, and that it can have a wide range of negative consequences that can last for a long time? For example, embezzlement can lead to financial losses for individuals and organizations, as well as damage to reputations and relationships. In some cases, embezzlement can even lead to legal problems and criminal charges.

  8. Did you know that there are many different ways that individuals and organizations can protect themselves against the negative consequences of embezzlement, and that it is important for individuals and organizations to take steps to mitigate the risks of embezzlement and other forms of financial fraud? For example, individuals and organizations can implement strong internal controls and procedures to help prevent embezzlement from occurring in the first place. They can also use specialized software and tools to help detect and prevent embezzlement and other forms of financial fraud. Additionally, individuals and organizations can also consider implementing insurance policies and other risk management strategies to help mitigate the potential negative consequences of embezzlement and other forms of financial fraud.

How to Memorize "embezzling"

  1. Visualize

    - Visualize a scene where someone is secretly transferring funds from a company's account to their personal account. Imagine the person sitting at a desk with a computer and multiple windows open. One window displays the company's account balance, while another window shows the person's personal account balance. The person uses a keyboard and mouse to transfer funds between the two accounts. Be sure to focus on the details of the scene and the actions taken by the person to embezzle the funds.

  2. Associate

    - Associate the word 'embezzle' with the following key concepts: unlawful, appropriation, property, money, entrusted, secretly, transfer, funds, account, balance, personal, keyboard, mouse. By understanding these key concepts and how they relate to the meaning of the word 'embezzle', you will be better equipped to use the word correctly in various contexts.

  3. Mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device to help you remember the meaning of the word 'embezzle'. For example, you could use the acronym 'UNLAWFUL APPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY OR MONEY ENTRUSTED SECRETLY TO TRANSFER FUNDS' to help you remember the key concepts associated with the meaning of the word 'embezzle'. By creating a mnemonic device like this, you can more effectively memorize the meaning of the word 'embezzle' and use it correctly in various contexts.

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