Embezzler

usgb/ɪmˈbezlər/
noun

A person who dishonestly takes money that they are responsible for or that belongs to someone else, usually secretly.

He was found guilty of being an embezzler and was sentenced to five years in prison.
Visual representation of "embezzler" - A person who dishonestly takes money that they are responsible for or that belongs to someone else, usually secretly

Often appears as...

  • convicted embezzler
  • alleged embezzler
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Financial Context

Used when discussing financial crimes, typically within businesses or organizations.

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The charity was shocked to discover their treasurer was an embezzler.
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Criminal Label

Refers to someone's identity after they've been proven guilty of embezzlement.

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After the trial, the former accountant is now labelled an embezzler.
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Secrecy Implied

Implies that the act of taking money was done in a secret or deceitful way.

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The embezzler hid their tracks by manipulating the financial records.
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