Definitions

1. verb

to take or steal money or property entrusted to one’s care, typically by a person in a position of trust, such as an employee or public official.

“The accountant was accused of embezzling funds from the company.”

2. noun

the act of taking or stealing money or property entrusted to one’s care, typically by a person in a position of trust.

“The embezzlement of funds was discovered by the auditors.”