1verb
appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
“The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family”
01 Word definition
embezzle
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is EMBEZZLE a word?
Yes. EMBEZZLE is a 8-letter verb. appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
E-M-B-E-Z-Z-L-EHow do you spell EMBEZZLE?
EMBEZZLE contains 8 letters, begins with E, and ends with E.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗defalcatepeculatemisappropriatemalversate
02 Letter breakdown
How is EMBEZZLE spelled?
E1M2B3E4Z5Z6L7E8
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About EMBEZZLE.
How do you spell EMBEZZLE?
EMBEZZLE is spelled E-M-B-E-Z-Z-L-E. It contains 8 letters.