DEFALCATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Defalcation.
Defalcation - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embezzlementmisapplicationmisappropriationpeculationHypernyms (Closely Related)
larcenystealingtheftthieverythievingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The company's accountant was arrested for defalcation of funds."
"Several high-profile cases of defalcation have been reported in the news recently."
"The government agency is conducting an investigation into possible defalcation of public funds."
"The defalcation of the client's trust fund resulted in a major lawsuit."
"The company suffered significant financial losses due to the defalcation of its top executive."
Word Game Points
Is DEFALCATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defalcation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFALCATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is DEFALCATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defalcation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFALCATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is DEFALCATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defalcation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFALCATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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