Defraud and Embezzle

Defraud

Defraud verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.

Embezzle and defraud are semantically related. in cheat topic. In some cases you can use "Embezzle" instead a verb "Defraud".

Nearby Word: defrauding

Embezzle

Embezzle verb - Appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use.
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Synonyms for Embezzle

Defraud and embezzle are semantically related. You can use "Defraud" instead a verb "Embezzle".

Common collocations

company defraud company embezzle company
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