imbezzle

Meanings

• Verb

  To misappropriate funds, especially by a person in a position of trust.

  - "He was impeached for imbezzling company funds."
  - "The accountant was caught imbezzling money from the charity."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imbezzle
miscellaneous , dissipate , comprehend , extend

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Variants

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embezzle , embezzled , embezzlement , embezzlements , embezzler , embezzlers , embezzles , embezzling

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to embezzle', from Old French 'embeesler' meaning 'to misshape, deform'. The modern spelling arose due to the influence of the word 'embezzle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'imbezzle' first appeared in English literature in the late 16th century.

2. The largest known case of imbezzlement occurred in 2008, when Bernard L. Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for defrauding investors of an estimated $65 billion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embezzlement: The act of misappropriating funds or assets by a person in a position of trust or responsibility.

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Culture

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Imbezzle has been used extensively in literature and media to depict individuals in positions of trust who misappropriate funds for personal gain. One notable example is the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, where the character Tom Buchanan is accused of imbezzling funds from his golf club.

How to Memorize "imbezzle"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imbezzle' with the word 'misappropriate' or 'steal' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Imbezzle: I Misappropriate Elaborate Sums Beneath Easy Surveillance'.

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