defalcate

[US]/dɪˈfælkeɪt/
[UK]/dɪˈfælkeɪt/

Translation

vi.to embezzle funds; to misappropriate funds
Word Forms
Third Person Singulardefalcates
Present Participledefalcating
Past Tensedefalcated
Past Participledefalcated

Phrases & Collocations

defalcate funds

defalcate assets

defalcate money

defalcate resources

defalcate accounts

defalcate property

defalcate revenues

defalcate payroll

defalcate investments

defalcate funds illegally

Example Sentences

the accountant was found to defalcate funds from the company.

it is illegal to defalcate money entrusted to you.

he was accused of trying to defalcate his clients' investments.

the organization implemented stricter measures to prevent employees from defalcating.

she was convicted for defalcating a large sum of money.

defalcating public funds can lead to severe penalties.

the investigation revealed that he had been defalcating for years.

whistleblowers often expose those who defalcate funds.

he was caught defalcating during the audit.

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