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Embezzler: meaning, definitions and examples

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embezzler

 

[ ɪmˈbɛzlə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial crime

An embezzler is a person who secretly takes or misappropriates funds or property entrusted to their care, often in a professional capacity. This illegal act usually involves betrayal of trust and can lead to severe legal consequences.

Synonyms

fraudster, swindler, thief

Examples of usage

  • The accountant was found to be an embezzler after a lengthy investigation.
  • Many embezzlers have been caught due to discrepancies in financial reports.
  • She was convicted as an embezzler and sentenced to several years in prison.

Translations

Translations of the word "embezzler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfalqueador

🇮🇳 धन की हेराफेरी करने वाला

🇩🇪 Unterschlagung

🇮🇩 penggelapan

🇺🇦 розтрата

🇵🇱 defraudant

🇯🇵 横領者

🇫🇷 détournement de fonds

🇪🇸 malversador

🇹🇷 zimmetçi

🇰🇷 횡령자

🇸🇦 مُختلس

🇨🇿 zpronevěřitel

🇸🇰 sprenevera

🇨🇳 挪用公款者

🇸🇮 zlorabnik

🇮🇸 fága

🇰🇿 алаяқ

🇬🇪 მაყურებელი

🇦🇿 mənimsəyən

🇲🇽 malversador

Etymology

The term 'embezzler' originates from the verb 'embezzle', which first appeared in the late Middle English period. It is derived from the Old French word 'embesiller', meaning 'to appropriate, to take for oneself'. The root of the word can be traced back further to Latin 'imbeceare', which means 'to make off with'. Historically, embezzlement has been a significant issue in both government and business sectors, particularly as organizations have grown in size and complexity. The act has evolved as financial systems and institutions have changed, reflecting the ongoing challenges of trust and accountability in financial dealings. Embezzlers often exploit weaknesses in oversight, leading to stricter regulations and practices designed to prevent such deceitful acts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,368, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.