Defalcate
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Defalcate [dih-fal-keyt]

VERB

VERB

  • To engage in embezzlement.

  • To misuse money assigned to some person.

Example

“When the manager decided to defalcate the bank’s money, he was deemed a thief.”

“Before we could divide the bonus, Rajesh defalcated our part and ran off.”

Synonyms

Swindle, Embezzle, Rob, Misuse

Antonyms

Give, Lend, Use wisely