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EMBEZZLEMENT Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word embezzlement. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word embezzlement. (close relations)
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misappropriation
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

• wrongful borrowing

misapplication
nounn
noun

• wrong use or application

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

peculation
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

fraud
nounn
noun

• intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

larceny
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

pilfering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make off with belongings of others

swindling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

verb

• deprive of by deceit

defalcation
nounn
noun

• the sum of money that is misappropriated

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

Best Hypernyms For EMBEZZLEMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for embezzlement, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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larceny theft corruption crime deception dishonesty felony fraud malpractice misconduct stealing swindle thievery thieving wrongdoing

Alternatives for MISAPPROPRIATION

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